Creamy Lentil Curry

by BBC Good Food

This lentil curry is comforting and full of flavour. A quick and easy meal, perfect for a meat-free Monday!

Method

Based on 4 servings, adjust as needed.

Step 1

Rinse the lentils thoroughly to remove excess starch and soak them in water for about 30 mins. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium heat. Tip in the onion, garlic and ginger and cook for 5 mins until the onions become translucent.

Step 3

Stir in the tomato purée and spices and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the chopped tomatoes, stir and season with salt to taste, then cook for 5 mins. Add the soaked lentils and enough water, around 600ml (if cooking for 4), to cover the lentils and bring the mixture to the boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pan. Let the lentils simmer for about 40-50 mins until cooked. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and add a splash of water if needed.

Step 5

While the lentils are simmering, cook the rice following pack instructions.

Step 6

Once the lentils are cooked, taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, then stir in the cream. Let the curry come to a simmer, then serve with rice and coriander scattered over.

  • Ingredients
  • Based on 4 servings
  • 1 Onion, finely chopped 1x Sainsbury's Onions Loose
  • 15g Fresh Coriander, finely chopped 1x Sainsbury's Fresh Packed Bunch Coriander 30g
  • 200g Red Lentils, soaked for 30 minutes 1x Sainsbury's Dried Red Lentils 500g
  • 4 tbsp Olive Oil 1x Sainsbury's Olive Oil 500ml
  • 1 tbsp Ginger, finely grated 1x Sainsbury's Ginger 100g
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped 1x Sainsbury's Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Purée 1x Sainsbury's Tomato Puree, Double Concentrate 200g
  • 2 tsp Chilli Flakes 1x Sainsbury's Crushed Chillies 32g
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cumin 1x Sainsbury's Ground Cumin 43g
  • 1 tbsp Garam Masala 1x Sainsbury's Garam Masala 38g
  • 400g Chopped Tomatoes 1x Stamford Street Co. Chopped Tomatoes in Tomato Juice 400g
  • 150ml Double Cream 1x Sainsbury's Double Cream 300ml
  • 300g Basmati Rice 1x Sainsbury's Basmati Rice 500g
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