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Make this lentil and okra curry for a comforting dinner, then check out more vegetarian curry recipes such as our paneer curry, spinach, chickpea & potato curry, lentil curry and dahl recipe. For more inspiration, see our collection of dahl recipes.

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1cm piece ginger, grated
  • 250g red lentils
  • oil
  • 200g okra, trimmed
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 dried chilli, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • a handful coriander, chopped
  • Total 0% Greek yoghurt

Method

  • STEP 1

    Put the onion, ginger and lentils in a saucepan with enough water just to cover and bring to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes or until tender, adding more water if you need to.

  • STEP 2

    Heat a little oil in a frying pan, add the okra and fry for a couple of minutes then add the cumin, chilli and garlic and stir well until the okra is tender. Serve the lentils in deep bowls with the okra spooned on top and coriander sprinkled on. Add a dollop of yoghurt if you like.

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