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Rhubarb and Red Lentil Curry

Savory dish served with rice or naan (recipe in notes)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and cooked until tender
  • 2 cups rhubarb, chopped
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1" piece ginger, grated
  • 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 13.5 oz can coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder more for heat as desired
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • cilantro (optional)

Instructions

Cook the lentils

  • In a medium pot, bring 3 cups water to boil, add the lentils, reduce heat to simmer.
    1 cup red lentils, rinsed and cooked until tender
  • Cook for about 15 minutes or until tender, drain and set aside

Sauté the aromatics

  • In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the seeds. Cook until the begin to sizzle and pop, about 1 minute.
    1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp mustard seeds, 2 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
  • Add onion, garlic, ginger and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes
    1 large onion, finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 1" piece ginger, grated

Add the spices

  • Stir in spices and cook for 1 minute until fragrant
    1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp coriander, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp chili powder

Add rhubarb and tomatoes

  • Stir to combine and cook for another 5 minutes
    2 cups rhubarb, chopped, 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes

Simmer

  • Pour in the coconut milk and add the cooked red lentils. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
    1 13.5 oz can coconut milk , 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and cooked until tender
  • Let it cook for an additional 10-15 minutes until the flavors meld together and the rhubarb is tender.

Season

  • Season with salt and pepper to taste
    salt and pepper to taste

Serve

  • Serve hot with rice or naan, garnish with fresh cilantro
    cilantro (optional)

Notes

Easy Vegan Naan - this is the recipe I use; it is surprisingly easy to make and delicious
While making this dish I found that the lentils were done cooking just prior to the step they are added to the dish. 
If you decide to make the naan, make the dough first so it can rise a bit. Then you could cook them while your curry is simmering.