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Creamy Red Lentil Puree: Cozy & Delicious! Red lentil puree: whip up this comforting and flavorful dish in under an hour. Perfect for a healthy, satisfying week

Creamy Red Lentil Puree: Cozy & Delicious!

Red lentil puree: whip up this comforting and flavorful dish in under an hour. Perfect for a healthy, satisfying weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 Large Carrot, peeled and cut into a small dice
  • 1 Garlic Clove
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup tomato puree

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat for 1 minute.
  2. Saute the onions and carrots for 4 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic, ginger, curry, cumin and turmeric and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  4. Add the lentils, water, salt and tomato puree and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
  5. Stir, cover, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 35 minutes or until creamy and tender.
  6. Serve with basmati rice for a complete meal.

Notes

- For an extra creamy red lentil puree, use an immersion blender at the end of cooking to achieve your desired consistency. - If the puree thickens too much during simmering, add a splash more water or vegetable broth until it reaches your preferred texture. - Taste and adjust salt and spices at the end; sometimes a little extra cumin or a pinch of cayenne can elevate the flavor profile.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.