---
title: "Lenten Lentil Curry"
date: 2021-04-06
tags: ['spicy', 'curry', 'lentil', 'fasting']
author: sinan-kurtulmuş
---

Simple green lentil recipe. Suitable for Lent.

![Lenten Lentil Curry](/pix/lenten-lentil-curry.webp)

- Prep time: 5 min
- Cook time: 30-35 min
- Servings : 2

## Ingredients

- 200 g (7 oz) green lentils
- 50 g (1¾ oz) vermicelli
- 1 tsp curry powder
- ½ tsp paprika powder
- ½ tsp cinnamon powder
- ½ tsp ground sumac

## Directions

1. Thoroughly rinse the lentils and drain the water.
2. Put the lentils in the pot, and add 1 L (0.26 gal) of water.
3. Bring to a boil, and gently boil for about 15-20 minutes.
4. Drain the water.
5. Add the other ingredients to the pot.
6. Add 1½-2 tsp of salt and a little bit of ground black pepper.
7. Add 0.5 L (0.13 gal) of boiling water.
8. Simmer for about 10 minutes.

Have a blessed Lent.