Description
A delicious and creamy lentil curry served with basmati rice, enhanced with spices and a squeeze of lemon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 inch ginger (optional)
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ⅓ teaspoon chili flakes
- ½ teaspoon coriander (optional)
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala (optional)
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 1 cup split red lentils (or de-hulled red lentils)
- 1 small can (15 ounce) crushed tomatoes
- 1 small can (13 ounce) coconut milk (full fat or reduced fat)
- 4 wedges lemon
- 1 handful cilantro (or flat leaf parsley)
- 4 tablespoons unsweetened dairy-free yogurt (optional)
- 2 cups basmati rice
Instructions
- To a pot add the oil and chopped onion. Gently fry the onion for 3 minutes, then add grated garlic and grated ginger and fry gently for another minute.
- Turn the heat to low, then add the spices: 2 teaspoons curry powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, ⅓ teaspoon chili flakes, ½ teaspoon coriander, 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon garam masala, and ½ teaspoon pepper while stirring on low heat for a short minute.
- Add vegetable stock, rinsed red lentils, crushed tomatoes, and salt; stir and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the lentils are almost cooked.
- Add the coconut milk, stir well, and finish cooking for another 10 to 15 minutes, until the curry is thicker and creamier, and the red lentils are fully cooked.
- Serve the lentil curry on basmati rice with a generous squeeze of lemon juice, freshly chopped cilantro (or flat-leaf parsley), and optionally a spoonful of unsweetened plant-based yogurt.
Notes
- This curry can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a spicy kick, adjust the amount of chili flakes to your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg