Creamy Lentil Curry

Name: Creamy Lentil Curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 300g Basmati Rice; 2 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped; 1 tbsp Garam Masala; 400g Chopped Tomatoes; 1 Onion, finely chopped; 15g Fresh Coriander, finely chopped; 1 tbsp Ginger, finely grated; 2 tsp Chilli Flakes; 150ml Double Cream; 200g Red Lentils, soaked for 30 minutes; 4 tbsp Olive Oil; 2 tbsp Tomato Purée; 1 tbsp Ground Cumin

10m prep time

70m total time

Easy level

13 ingredients

Creamy Lentil Curry recipe by Cherrypick

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

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