Dinner for 5

Lentil Curry

Name: Lentil Curry
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tsp ground coriander; 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 tsp fennel seeds; 1/2 tsp mustard powder; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground cloves; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 1/2 cups finely chopped yellow onion; 2 tbsp minced garlic; 1 1/2 tbsp peeled and minced fresh ginger; 3 cups vegetable broth; 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes; 1 can (13 3/5 oz) coconut milk; 1 cup brown or green lentils; 2 tsp fenugreek leaves; salt to taste (optional); 3 tbsp chopped cilantro

$6.30for 480 minServes 5

Brown lentils simmer with toasted spices, aromatics, tomatoes, coconut milk, and fenugreek for a hearty curry.

Photo: cookingclassy.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Onions, 0.45 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.45 lb	$0.61Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.16Typical price
	Fresh ginger, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.15Typical price
	Broth, 25 oz$0.07/oz typical	25 oz	$1.74Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 15 oz$0.08/oz typical	15 oz	$1.20Typical price
	Coconut milk, 14 oz$0.14/oz typical	14 oz	$1.90Typical price
	Dried beans and lentils, 7 oz$0.11/oz typical	7 oz	$0.77Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.14Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$7.88

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap dried beans and lentils for canned beansabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperMustard, mayo, ketchupOlive and cooking oil

Not included in the cost.

80 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
5servings as written
$typical cost tier

Indian Vegetarian Vegan Dairy-free Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$1.58 per serving$6.30 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tsp ground coriander
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
3/4 tsp fennel seeds
1/2 tsp mustard powder
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 cups finely chopped yellow onion
2 tbsp minced garlic
1 1/2 tbsp peeled and minced fresh ginger
3 cups vegetable broth
1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 can (13 3/5 oz) coconut milk
1 cup brown or green lentils
2 tsp fenugreek leaves
salt to taste (optional)
3 tbsp chopped cilantro

Steps

Toast the coriander, cumin, turmeric, paprika, pepper, fennel, mustard powder, cinnamon, cloves, and cayenne in a large pot over medium heat for 2 minutes.
Add the oil and onion, then cook for 8 minutes until softened.
Stir in the garlic and ginger, then cook for 2 minutes.
Add the broth, crushed tomatoes, coconut milk, lentils, and fenugreek leaves.
Bring the curry to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes until the lentils are tender.
Season with salt and stir in the cilantro before serving.

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