Description
Lentil Coconut Curry is a heartwarming dish that beautifully combines earthy lentils with creamy coconut milk and aromatic spices. This flavorful curry is perfect for cozy family dinners or casual gatherings, ensuring every bite is satisfying and nourishing. Easy to prepare, it’s a meal that will impress even the toughest critics—making it a must-try recipe in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp chili powder (adjust for spice level)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cups kale or spinach, chopped
Instructions
- Sauté the onion in a large pot over medium heat with a splash of oil until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder; cook for an additional minute.
- Add rinsed lentils to the pot and mix well with the spices.
- Pour in coconut milk and vegetable broth; bring to a boil then reduce to simmer.
- Cover and let simmer for 25–30 minutes until lentils are tender but not mushy.
- Stir in kale or spinach during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Adjust seasoning as desired.
- Serve hot over rice or quinoa with crusty bread on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider adding diced tomatoes or bell peppers. To store leftovers, keep them in an airtight container for up to five days; reheat on the stovetop.