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Lentil curry with turmeric and ginger
A complete dish combining plant proteins from lentils, anti-inflammatory turmeric, and the aromatic richness of Indian spices.
★★★★★ Anti-cancer index 35 min Easy€· Budget
🛒 Ingredients
- Red lentils250g
- Canned peeled tomatoes (BPA-free)400g
- Onion1 large
- Garlic3 cloves
- Fresh grated ginger2 cm
- Turmeric1 tsp
- Cumin1 tsp
- Black pepper1/2 tsp
- Olive oil2 tbsp
- Fresh cilantroa few leaves
Health benefits
- ✦Powerful anti-inflammatory (turmeric)
- ✦Low glycemic index (lentils)
- ✦Complete plant proteins
- ✦Immune stimulation
👨🍳 Preparation
- 1
Sauté the chopped onion in olive oil for 5 minutes.
- 2
Add crushed garlic, grated ginger, turmeric, cumin, and pepper. Stir for 2 minutes.
- 3
Add the rinsed lentils and tomatoes. Cover with 600ml of water.
- 4
Cook for 20–25 minutes until the lentils are tender.
- 5
Serve with brown rice or quinoa. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
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€· Budget
Lentils are among the cheapest proteins, and turmeric can be bought in bulk
💡 Tips to reduce cost:
- ✓Buy turmeric and cumin at Asian or Indian grocery stores: 4× cheaper than supermarkets
- ✓Red lentils in bulk are even more affordable
- ✓Use canned tomatoes (check label: BPA-free)