Lentil Curry With Flatbread
A comforting bowl of yellow lentil curry served with soft flatbread, fluffy white rice, cooling yogurt, and a spiced vegetable curry. Perfect for a hearty weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow lentils (toor dal)
- 3 cups water
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green chili, chopped
- 2 pieces flatbread (paratha)
- ½ cup plain yogurt
Instructions
- 1
Rinse lentils and soak in water for 30 minutes.
- 2
In a pot, combine lentils, 3 cups water, turmeric, and salt; bring to a boil.
- 3
Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are soft, about 25 minutes.
- 4
In a small pan, heat oil; add cumin seeds and let them sizzle.
- 5
Add garlic and green chili; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 6
Pour the tempering over the cooked lentils and stir well.
- 7
Serve hot with flatbread, rice, and a dollop of yogurt.
- 8
Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- small skillet
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- knife
- cutting board
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