Speedy lentil curry

Ingredients 1 onion, roughly chopped 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped 1 red or green chilli, roughly chopped 1 carrot, roughly chopped 10g piece of ginger, peeled and chopped 1 tsp vegetable oil 1 ½ tbsp tikka masala curry paste 400g can cooked green lentils 220ml light coconut milk 200g frozen peas 10g coriander, roughly chopped 200g cooked brown rice 4 tbsp light coconut or natural yogurt, to serve Method STEP 1 Put the onion, garlic, chilli, carrot and ginger in a food processor and blitz to a smooth paste. STEP 2 Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over a medium heat and cook the veg paste for 4-5 mins until fragrant and starting to soften. Add the curry paste and cook for 1 min more, then add the lentils and stir to combine. STEP 3 Pour in the coconut milk and 150ml water, and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 10 mins until thickened and creamy. Add the peas in the final 5 mins, and season well. STEP 4 Stir in most of the coriander, then divide the curry between four bowls along with the rice. Sprinkle over the remaining coriander and top with the yogurt to serve. #bbcgoodfood #bbcgoodfoodrecipes #healthydinners #lentilcurry #curryrecipe #lentils #foodreel