Lentil Tomato Curry
Ingredients
- 1 finely chopped green chili
- 1 chopped onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- vegetable broth
- 1-28oz can diced tomatoes and 1-1/2 tsp maple syrup
- 2 cups French lentils
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar or fresh lime juice
- desired amount of coconut milk
- salt
Preparation
Sauté 1 finely chopped green chili, 1 chopped onion, 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger in a little oil or veggie broth
Cook until onion softens
Add 2 tbsp curry powder and sauté another minute
Add 1 cup vegetable broth, 1-28oz can diced tomatoes and 1-1/2 tsp maple syrup
Mix before transferring to blender
Blend until smooth
Return to saucepan and mix in 2 cups French lentils
Bring to a boil before reducing heat
Simmer until lentils are cooked, about 25 minutes, adding more broth as needed
Once lentils are cooked, stir in 1 tsp apple cider vinegar or fresh lime juice and desired amount of coconut milk
Adjust salt and maple syrup to taste
