Red Lentil Curry

Delicious and nutritious, red lentils are rich in Fiber, Folate, Magnesium and Iron. Turmeric, one of the main spice used in Curry powder,  has been shown to be have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. So not only is this dish full of great macro nutrients, it can help  speed along recovery.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of dried red lentils, washed thoroughly
• 2 cups of water
• 1 small can of organic diced tomatoes
• 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 1 onion
• 1 tsp of Turmeric
• 1 tsp of ground Coriander
• 1 tsp of Garam Masala
• 1 tsp of Curry Powder
• 1 tsp of Red Chili Flakes (optional)
• 1 tbsp of coconut oil

Preperation:

1. Add the lentils to the water in a small heavy bottomed sauce pan.
2. Bring to boil. and let simmer until the lentils are cooked. Drain any excess water and rinse them.
3. Heat the oil in a large heavy based pan and the onion and garlic.
4. Saute until the onion starts to turn golden.
5. Add the Turmeric, Garam Masala, Coriander, Curry Powder and Red Chili Flakes to the onion garlic mixture and saute for another minute.
6. Add the can of tomatoes and the red lentils and let simmer for 10 minutes.