Creamy Black Lentil Curry

Source : Rinse Black Lentils Add Lentils 4 Cups Water And 1 Tablespoon Oil To Pressure Cooker Pressure Cook 20 Minutes Allow To Cool Down Naturally Or In A ...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : September 23, 2025

Step:

  1. Rinse black lentils, add lentils, 4 cups water and 1 tablespoon oil to pressure cooker. Pressure cook 20 minutes, allow to cool down naturally. Or in a large pot bring lentils and water to boil, add 1 extra cup water, cook medium low for 45 minutes until done.

    Creamy Black Lentil Curry recipe step 1 photo
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large pot. When it is hot, add cumin, stir, after about 30 seconds, add onion and green chili. Cook until onion is translucent.

    Creamy Black Lentil Curry recipe step 2 photo
  3. Add ginger and garlic, stir, cook for about 1 minute.

    Creamy Black Lentil Curry recipe step 3 photo
  4. Add the cooked lentils, beans, 2 cups water, milk (soy or almond milk can be used), turmeric, salt and chili powder, cayenne. Stir to combine.

    Creamy Black Lentil Curry recipe step 4 photo
  5. Let cook on medium heat, STIRRING FREQUENTLY. 15-20 minutes until it thickens.

  6. Turn off heat, add lemon juice and butter. Sprinkle with garnish.

  7. Serve with rice or warm bread.


Ingredients

  1. 1 1/2 cup black lentils
  2. 2 1/4 tbsp vegetable oil
  3. 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  4. 1 large chopped onion
  5. 1 each green chili
  6. 1 tbsp fresh ginger diced
  7. 1/2 cup milk or cream
  8. 2 tsp turmeric powder
  9. 1 tsp chili powder
  10. 1 tbsp kosher salt or to taste
  11. 3 tbsp butter
  12. 1 tbsp lemon juice
  13. 1 tbsp garlic chopped
  14. 1 each cilantro handful (garnish)
  15. 1 can beans (optional)
  16. 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

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