Hearty blend of whole wheat berries, lentils, and spiced tomato sauce brings warmth and comfort to your table.
# What You'll Need:
→ Grains & Legumes
01 - 1 cup whole wheat berries, rinsed
02 - 1 cup dried brown or green lentils, rinsed
→ Aromatics & Vegetables
03 - 1 large onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
06 - 2 medium carrots, diced
07 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
08 - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
09 - 4 cups vegetable broth
→ Spices
10 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
11 - 2 teaspoons ground cumin
12 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
13 - 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
14 - 1 teaspoon garam masala
15 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
16 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, optional
17 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Finishing Touches
18 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
19 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
20 - Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt for serving, optional
# Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add diced carrots and red bell pepper. Cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
04 - Sprinkle ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, smoked paprika, and chili flakes into the pot. Stir continuously for 1 minute to release aromas.
05 - Add rinsed wheat berries and lentils. Pour in diced tomatoes and vegetable broth. Stir thoroughly, scraping any browned bits from the bottom.
06 - Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 45 to 50 minutes until wheat berries and lentils are tender and sauce has thickened, stirring occasionally and adding more broth if necessary.
07 - Season with salt and pepper. Stir in lemon juice and half the chopped cilantro.
08 - Ladle curry into bowls. Garnish with remaining cilantro and a dollop of yogurt if desired. Serve hot.
