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Lentil curry recipe

Bigdreams_2
Bigdreams_2 Posts: 34 Forumite
in Old style MoneySaving
Looking at ways to reduce my grocery bill

Does anyone have a recipe for lentil curry please ?

Thank you in advance

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  • System
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    Lentils are good in dhals. This recipe from the Jamie Oliver website looks straightforward and tasty

    http://www.jamieoliver.com/news-and-features/features/lentils-and-basic-tarka-dhal-recipe/
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  • Tiddlywinks
    Tiddlywinks Posts: 5,777 Forumite
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    When using lentils might I also suggest you add some asafoetida as well to, ahem, assist with the digestion of said pulses.....:o:D.
    :hello:
  • JIL
    JIL Posts: 8,858 Forumite
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    Here's mine,
    Chop an onion or two and gently saute in a little oil and butter for about five minutes. Then add a level tsp each of chilli powder, turmeric, coriander, cumin and ginger. You can also add fresh chopped garlic or powdered, and garam masala if you have it. Gently fry for a minute. Add a big mugful of lentils, three mugfuls of water and a vege stock cube.
    Let the mixture bubble away gently adding more water as required. You are looking for a porridge consistency. It takes about 20 mins. You can add tinned chopped tomatoes, creamed coconut, spinach, veg, tinned chickpeas, whole hard boiled eggs. Top it with fried onions. It's up to you.
  • Pollycat
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    This was posted on the 'what are you having for dinner' thread:
    karcher wrote: »
    JackieO

    Pollycat's Dhal Fry recipe:

    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.php?p=71923605&postcount=42431

    Islandmaid's Flatbread recipe

    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.php?p=71900580&postcount=42354


    Both fantastic :D..cheap, easy and very tasty and I can't take any credit as both were posted in the 'What's for Dinner' Thread.

    HTH :D
    Just click on the links for the recipes.
    The dhal freezes well but may need extra liquid when reheating.

    ETA:
    I've also cooked it in the slow cooker.
  • catkins
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    I often make Delia's egg and lentil curry. It is absolutely gorgeous and easy to make. The recipe is easy to find online
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  • Fairenuff
    Fairenuff Posts: 54 Forumite
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    I have just made and eaten the Dhal Fry recipe posted by Pollycat along with the flatbread recipe posted by Islandmaid and they were both delicious .got to love this forum X
  • Islandmaid
    Islandmaid Posts: 6,626 Forumite
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    Fairenuff glad you liked them :) I make batches of both now and freeze - makes a lush and cheap work lunch :j
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  • zippychick
    zippychick Posts: 9,334 Forumite
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    Hi there

    these threads may help

    Red lentils

    Few ideas on Lentil curry

    How do you make dahl     (personal favourite of mine)

    kind regards
    zip
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