Lentil Kidney Bean Curry (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Lentils & Beans
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1 cup brown lentils, left to soak through the night
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1 can (13.5 oz) kidney beans, drained then washed
→ Aromatics & Spices
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4 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
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1/2 medium white onion, cut very small
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5 garlic cloves, grated into tiny bits
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2" piece ginger, grated until fine
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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1 tbsp coconut sugar
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2 tsp kosher salt, with extra for taste adjustments
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2 tsp cumin seeds
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1 tsp coriander
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1 tsp cayenne pepper
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1 tsp black pepper
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1/2 tsp ceylon cinnamon
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1/2 tsp ground cardamom
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1/4 tsp nutmeg
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1/4 tsp cloves
→ Other Ingredients
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1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes
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1 can (425ml) coconut milk
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1/2 cup cilantro, chopped small
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1-2 tbsp lemon juice
# Instructions:
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Wash lentils under cold water till it runs clear. Let them soak through the night or for at least 6 hours to make cooking faster and boost their goodness.
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Warm up a big, deep pan on medium-high and pour in the oil. When it starts to shimmer, toss in onion and cook till see-through. Mix in garlic, ginger, and tomato paste, and stir often for 3 minutes so nothing burns.
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Throw in coconut sugar, salt, and all your spices (cumin seeds, coriander, cayenne, black pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, and cloves). Keep stirring for 30-60 seconds until you can really smell them, making sure they don't burn.
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Add your lentils, kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, and coconut milk, then stir well. Turn heat to low and partly cover the pan. Let it bubble gently for 25-30 minutes, giving it a stir every 8-10 minutes until lentils get soft and the mix thickens up. Add a bit of water if needed to finish cooking the lentils.
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Turn off the heat and take an immersion blender to quickly blend the mix 3-4 times to make it creamier. Mix in cilantro and lemon juice, adding more salt if needed.
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Enjoy while hot with rice, flatbread, pita, or sourdough bread. Sprinkle extra cilantro on top if you want. You can keep leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days.
# Notes:
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When you soak lentils overnight, they cook quicker and your body can grab more nutrients from them.
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Want it thicker? Just run your immersion blender through it a few more times.