Zanhard's Recipes

Vegetarian
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 5

Ingredients:

• Oil
• 1 Onion
• 2-3 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp grated ginger root
• 2 tsp curry powder
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 cup red lentils
• 1 can coconut milk
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 can diced tomatoes ~400 mL (blended)
• 1 1/2 cups basmati rice

Steps:

1. Cook rice.
2. Dice onion and sautee in pan with oil for about 5 minutes until softened.
3. Dice garlic. Add to pan with grated ginger for 30 seconds.
4. Add spices and stir for 20 seconds to toast.
5. Add lentils, coconut milk, chicken broth, and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and allow to simmer for 15 minutes or until lentils are soft. Stir occasionally.
6. Season with salt or lime or lemon juice as desired.
7. Serve on top of rice with cilantro if desired.