Indian Lentil Curry with Pork (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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¼ cup olive oil
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1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch pieces
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½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
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½ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
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½ teaspoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon garam masala
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½ teaspoon cumin
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1 medium onion, chopped
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6 cloves garlic, minced
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1 medium carrot, chopped
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1 medium jalapeno pepper, chopped
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1½ cups red lentils
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2½ cups vegetable broth, low sodium or no sodium added
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Parsley for garnish
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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In a Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Season pork pieces with salt, pepper, and chili powder. Add seasoned pork to the pot and sear until browned. Remove meat from the Dutch oven and set aside.
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Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the Dutch oven and heat. Add garam masala and cumin, stir, then add onion, garlic, carrot, and jalapeno pepper. Stir well and cook until browned, about 2 to 3 minutes.
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Add lentils, seared pork, and vegetable broth to the Dutch oven. Stir well. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if needed. Cover and cook until lentils are tender, approximately 30 minutes.
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Garnish with parsley and serve over rice or plain, as desired.
# Helpful Notes:
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Adjust the spiciness by removing seeds from the jalapeno or adding more chili powder.
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Use fresh spices for the best flavor, especially garam masala.
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Sear the pork properly to develop a deep flavor in the curry.
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Prepare vegetables and meat in advance to save time.
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Serve with plain yogurt for a creamy contrast.
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Allow lentils to simmer gently to fully absorb the spice flavors and achieve a creamy texture.