Red Lentil & Coconut Curry

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups red lentils
• 3 2/3 cups water
• 1 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
• 1 fresh green chile, cored, seeded, and finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 4 teaspoons black mustard seeds (or yellow)

Recipe

• 1 put the lentils into a sacuepan and add the 3 2/3 cups water. bring it to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender.
• 2 using a mortar and pestle(or food processor), crush the fresh ginger, 2/3 of the chilies, and 2 of the garlic cloves until smooth. add to the lentils.
• 3 add the coconut milk, turmeric, ground ginger, lemon juice, and salt to taste. cook gently, stirring for 1 minute, then increase the heat and cook for 5 minutes, or until any excess liquid has evaporated. taste for seasoning.
• 4 crush the remaining garlic and set aside. melt the butter in a skillet and add the mustard seeds. as soon as they begin to pop, remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the crushed garlic and the remaining chopped chili.
• 5 transfer the lentil mixture to a warm serving dish and top with the garlic,chili, and mustard seed butter. serve immediately. enjoy!