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Coconut Red-Lentil Curry Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp salt
1 (2 1/2-inch) fresh jalapeno or serrano chile, finely chopped , including seeds
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups dried red lentils (10 oz)
1 (13- to 14-oz) can unsweetened coconut milk
1 lb zucchini (2 medium), cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro sprigs
accompaniment: white rice

Directions:

Cook onion in oil in a 3 1/2- to 4-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until edges are golden, about 6 minutes. Add ginger and garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, and chile and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
Stir in water, lentils, and coconut milk, then simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Stir in zucchini and simmer, covered, until lentils and zucchini are tender, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and serve with cilantro sprigs scattered on top.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	375.1 Kcal (1570 kJ)
Calories from fat	189.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.05g	32%
Sodium	405.24mg	17%
Potassium	721.64mg	15%
Total Carbs	35.73g	12%
Sugars	3.85g	15%
Dietary Fiber	16.92g	68%
Protein	14.36g	29%
Vitamin C	10.7mg	18%
Iron	5.7mg	32%
Calcium	59.2mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	164.19 Kcal (687 kJ)
Calories from fat	82.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.22g	32%
Sodium	177.38mg	17%
Potassium	315.89mg	15%
Total Carbs	15.64g	12%
Sugars	1.68g	15%
Dietary Fiber	7.41g	68%
Protein	6.28g	29%
Vitamin C	4.7mg	18%
Iron	2.5mg	32%
Calcium	25.9mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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