Description
Warm up your evenings with our Delightful Red Lentil Curry, a nourishing dish that beautifully blends earthy red lentils, creamy coconut milk, and aromatic spices. This comforting curry is perfect for cozy family dinners or quick weeknight meals. With its vibrant colors and rich flavors, it’s not just a meal—it’s an experience that will leave you feeling satisfied and content.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the red lentils under cold water until clear. Chop the onion, garlic, ginger, carrots, and spinach.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Add curry powder and cumin; toast for about 1 minute.
- Stir in the lentils, coconut milk, and vegetable broth. Mix well.
- Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Stir in the carrots and spinach; cook for another 5 minutes.
- Serve warm over rice or with naan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg