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# Red Lentil Curry

1. Rinse and drain the (2 cups)[red lentils] and set aside
2. Heat up a sauté pan to medium heat.
3. Toast the (2 tsp)[cumin seeds], (2 tsp)[coriander seeds], and (8)[cardamom pods] for about 3min.
4. Coarsely crush using a pestle and mortar
5. Heat the sauté pan back to medium heat.
6. Add the (4 Tbsp)[olive oil] followed by the [finely chopped onion].
7. Sauté for 2-3min.
8. Add the (4 pieces)[finely chopped garlic] and (4)[long green chili peppers].
9. Sauté for 2min
10. Add the toasted spices, (1 tsp)[turmeric], (4 tsp)[garam masala], (1 tsp)[salt], and (2 tsp)[sweet paprika].
11. Sauté for about 1min.
12. Add the (4)[diced tomatoes]
13. Sauté for 3-4min
14. Add the red lentils, (800 ml)[coconut milk], and 1 cup of (2 cups)[water].
15. Give the pan a good stir and bring to a boil.
16. When it comes to a boil, turn the heat to medium and stir.
17. Cover and cook for about 8-10min (check on the curry once in a while and give it a stir)