Spiced Red Lentil Stew with Ginger
A hearty, tomato-based red lentil stew with curry powder, garam masala, and the lingering warmth of ginger. Serve with coconut cream, basmati rice, and warm naan.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ cups (180g) chopped onion about 1 medium onion
- 1 cup (150g) chopped carrots from 2 medium or 1 large carrot
- ½ cup 66g chopped celery 1 celery rib
- ¼ cup 26g diced fresh ginger about 3 x 1 ½ -inch piece
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 1 ½ tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 28-ounce cans whole tomatoes with their juices
- 1 cup 225g red lentils rinsed and drained
- 1 cup water plus more as needed for thinning
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
For serving:
- Coconut cream
- Fresh cilantro optional, for garnish
Equipment
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven set over medium-high heat.
- Add onions, carrots, and celery, and cook until the onions are translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the ginger, garlic, salt, curry powder, and cayenne. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add the whole tomatoes and their juices and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium, cover, and gently simmer until the carrots are soft, about 45-50 minutes.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the tomato mixture right in the Dutch oven until smooth. You can also carefully transfer the mixture to a regular blender and blend until smooth, being careful as the mixture will be very hot. Once smooth, return it to the Dutch oven.
- Add the lentils and 1 cup water. Simmer for 45–50 minutes, stirring occasionally so the lentils don’t stick to the bottom. The lentils are done when completely tender, with no firm bite.
- Adjust the consistency. Once the lentils are fully cooked, add ¼ cup more water at a time, if needed, until the stew reaches your preferred consistency.
- Stir in the garam masala and adjust the salt to taste.
- Spoon into bowls and top with coconut cream, cilantro, and julienned ginger, if desired. Serve with basmati rice and warm naan on the side.
Notes:
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and provided as an estimate. It is not intended as a substitute for professional dietary advice
Nutrition
Serving: 335gCalories: 206kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 1968mgPotassium: 723mgFiber: 12gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 3814IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 4mg
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