There’s nothing better than a big bowl of lentil curry to satisfying your hunger. And, it’s incredibly healthy, too.
Here are a few reasons why lentils are an excellent weight loss food:
- They provide slow burning complex carbohydrates, giving you plenty of energy.
- They provide a good source of protein, which helps to regulate hunger levels.
- They are nutritious, being a good source of iron, fibre, vitamin B1, folate, and contain many of the essential amino acids.
- They are low in calories, with around 200 calories for one cup.
- They are quick and easy to prepare.
Lentil Curry Recipe
The recipe below is my favorite lentil curry recipe… enjoy!
Ingredients
8 oz (225 g) red lentils
2 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp turmeric
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 green or red pepper, finely chopped
1 tsp Madras curry powder
1/2 tsp chili powder
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
1 large tin of tomatoes
Salt and cracked black pepper
Method
- In a saucepan containing 1 1/2 pints of boiling water, add one teaspoon each of ginger, cumin and turmeric, then bring it all to the boil. Stir in the lentils, and let it come back to a gentle simmer. Then, cook until the lentils have become mushy.
- While that’s cooking, heat the oil in another pan, and fry the onion and pepper until softened. Then, lower the heat and stir in the Madras curry powder, the chili powder, the garlic, the remaining ground ginger, and the tomatoes.
- Cook for a minute before adding to the lentil mixture. Then taste, season and cook gently for a further 5-10 minutes (stirring from time to time to prevent sticking).
Have you tried lentils? Do you eat them alone, or combine with other foods?