🥫 1 cup whole brown lentils (rinsed & soaked for 30 minutes)
💧 4 cups water or vegetable broth
🧂 ½ teaspoon salt
For the Curry Sauce:
🛢 1 tablespoon oil (coconut, olive, or avocado)
🧅 1 small onion (finely chopped)
🧄 3 cloves garlic (minced)
🌿 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated or minced)
🍅 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes (or 2 fresh tomatoes, blended)
🥄 1 tablespoon tomato paste (for depth of flavor)
🌶 1 teaspoon ground cumin
🌿 1 teaspoon ground coriander
🌶 ½ teaspoon turmeric
🔥 ½ teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
🧂 ½ teaspoon garam masala (for an authentic flavor)
🥛 ½ cup coconut milk (or cashew cream for richness, optional)
🍋 Juice of ½ lemon (for brightness)
🌿 Fresh cilantro (for garnish, optional)
2. Instructions
📌 1. Cook the Lentils
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