Red Curry Lentils

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup slentils, rinsed and picked over
• 1/2 large onion, diced
• tablespoon sbutter
• tablespoon sred curry paste
• 1/2 tablespoon garam masala
• teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• teaspoon sugar
• teaspoon garlic, minced
• teaspoon ginger, minced
• a few good shakes ofcayenne pepper
• ounce can tomato puree
• 1/4 cup coconut milkorcream
• cilantrofor garnishing
• ricefor serving

Instructions

1. Cook the lentils according to directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add the onion and saute for a few minutes until fragrant and golden. Add all the spices (curry paste, garam masala, curry powder, turmeric, cayenne, sugar, garlic, ginger) and stir fry for 1 2 minutes. Add the tomato puree; stir and simmer until smooth.
3. Add the lentils and the cream. Stir to combine and simmer for another 15 20 minutes (the longer, the better)! Serve over rice and garnish with cilantro.