Spicy Red Lentil Curry

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Rinse lentils under cold running water until the water becomes crystal clear, indicating they are free of impurities.

Place lentils in a large cooking vessel with sufficient water to cover them; bring the mixture to a rolling boil and then decrease the heat to a moderate, low-temperature setting; cover the pot and let it simmer, periodically adding water as necessary to maintain a submerged position of the lentils, until they become tender and soft, taking around 15 to 20 minutes.

Drain excess water from the pot.

Heat a substantial amount of vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet over a medium heat setting; cook and stir sliced onions in the hot oil until they undergo a deep caramelization process, taking roughly 20 minutes.

Mix together the individual components of curry paste, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, salt, sugar, garlic, and ginger in a spacious bowl; stir these ingredients into the cooked onions.

Increase the heat to a high setting and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture becomes fragrant, taking about 1 to 2 minutes.

Stir in tomato puree and the cooked lentils; cook until warmed through.

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