How long can I store leftovers?

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Can I make this ahead?

Yes, prepare the curry base a day in advance and reheat before serving; make fresh dumplings.

What dietary tweaks can I make?

Use coconut yogurt for vegans; adjust chilies for spice level preferences.

Can I freeze the dumplings?

Yes, freeze raw dumplings on a tray before storing them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 1 month.

What can I substitute for lentils?

Use chickpeas or split peas as alternative dumpling bases.

Ginger-Infused Mauritian Curry with Lentil Dumplings

Name: Ginger-Infused Mauritian Curry with Lentil Dumplings
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils; 1 small onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 tsp cumin seeds; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 large onion; 3 cloves garlic; 1 inch ginger; 2 medium tomatoes; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp coriander powder; 1 tsp chili powder; Salt to taste; 2 inches fresh ginger; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 1 cup coconut milk; 1 cup vegetable stock; Fresh cilantro

A Fragrant Curry with East African Flair

Discover the vibrant flavors of Mauritius with this aromatic curry featuring tender lentil dumplings. Perfectly spiced with a ginger infusion, it's both hearty and comforting.

1 h 40 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Lentil Dumplings

1 cup red lentils

soaked overnight

1 small onion

finely chopped

2 cloves garlic

minced

1 tsp cumin seeds

Salt and pepper to taste

For the Curry Base

2 tbsp vegetable oil

1 large onion

sliced

3 cloves garlic

sliced

1 inch ginger

minced

2 medium tomatoes

chopped

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp coriander powder

1 tsp chili powder

Salt to taste

For the Ginger Infusion

2 inches fresh ginger

julienned

1 tbsp vegetable oil

1 tsp mustard seeds

Additional Ingredients

1 cup coconut milk

1 cup vegetable stock

Fresh cilantro

for garnish

Preparation

Preparing the Lentil Dumplings

Drain and rinse

Drain and rinse the soaked lentils.

Blend ingredients

Combine lentils, onion, garlic, and cumin seeds in a food processor, blending until a coarse paste forms.

Season and shape

Season with salt and pepper, shape into small dumplings, and set aside on a tray.

Ensure dumplings are cooked through to avoid raw interiors.

Preparing the Curry Base

Sauté onions

Heat oil in a pot, add sliced onions, and sauté until golden brown.

Use coconut oil for a richer flavor in the curry.

Add aromatics

Stir in garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant.

Incorporate tomatoes and spices

Add tomatoes, turmeric, coriander, chili powder, and salt; cook until tomatoes are soft.

Cooking Process

Lentil Dumplings

Gently fry in shallow oil until golden.

Fry for 15 minutes on medium heat.

Curry Base

Simmer tomatoes and spices until they release oils.

Simmer for 30 minutes on low heat.

Ginger Infusion

Sauté ginger and mustard seeds in oil; add to curry.

Sauté until mustard seeds pop.

Plating & Serving