Lenten Lentil Curry

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Lenten Lentil Curry

Simple green lentil recipe. Suitable for Lent.

Served with simple green salad.

40 minTotal time
9Steps
12Ingredients
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Ingredients for 2

  • 100 green lentils
  • 25 g vermicelli
  • ½ tsp curry powder
  • ¼ tsp paprika powder
  • ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground sumac
  • ¾–1 tsp salt
  • Ground black pepper, to taste

Side: Simple green salad

  • 3 oz spring mix
  • ½ cucumber
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar

Instructions

  1. Thoroughly rinse the lentils and drain the water.

  2. Put the lentils in the pot, and add 1 L (0.26 gal) of water.

  3. Bring to a boil, and gently boil for about 15-20 minutes.

  4. Drain the water.

  5. Add the other ingredients to the pot.

  6. Add 1 1/2-2 tsp of salt and a little bit of ground black pepper.

  7. Add 0.5 L (0.13 gal) of boiling water.

  8. Make the salad: slice the cucumber and toss it with the spring mix, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt and pepper.

  9. Simmer for about 10 minutes.