Healthy Low-Sodium Red Lentil Curry
[Vegan]

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Healthy Low-Sodium Red Lentil Curry [Vegan]

This healthy red lentil curry is well-seasoned, hearty, and delicious. Instead of using salt, this recipe instead calls for a number of flavorful spices, and instead of oil, the onions are cooked in water. Simple and easy-to-make.

Ingredients You Need for Healthy Low-Sodium Red Lentil Curry [Vegan]

1 cup dried red lentils
2 cups water
1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons red curry paste
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon powdered ginger
1 14-ounce can of tomato purée
1 teaspoon sugar
Cayenne pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil
2 cups cooked rice, for serving
A few tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

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How to Prepare Healthy Low-Sodium Red Lentil Curry [Vegan]

Cook the lentils in the 2 cups of water until tender, about 30-45 minutes.
Place the 1/4 cup water into a frying pan with the onions and garlic and cook until translucent, about 7-10 minutes.
Add the curry paste, garam masala, curry powder, turmeric, ginger, tomato purée, and sugar. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
Add the cayenne pepper to taste along with the snipped basil.
Serve over rice with chopped fresh cilantro.