Red Lentil Puree

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 Large Carrot, peeled and cut into a small dice
• 1 Garlic Clove
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 2 Cups water
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 14 oz Can Tomato Puree
• 1 Cups Red Lentils, rinsed well
• Brown or White Basmati RIce

Steps

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

2. 2

   Saute the onions and carrots for 4 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the garlic, ginger, curry, cumin and turmeric and cook for 2 minutes.

4. 4

   Add the lentils, water, salt and tomato puree and bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Stir, cover, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 35 minutes or until creamy and tender.

6. 6

   Serve with basmati rice.