Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of our Creamy Coconut Lentil Curry Recipe, a delightful vegan dish that brings the rich flavors of Indian cuisine to your home. This easy-to-make curry is perfect for busy weeknights and is ready in under an hour, making it a great choice for Meatless Mondays or any day you crave something wholesome and satisfying. With a blend of hearty brown lentils, aromatic spices, and creamy coconut milk, each bite is packed with nutrition and flavor. Serve it over rice or enjoy it on its own; this versatile dish will leave you feeling nourished and delighted.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 1 head garlic (10–12 cloves, chopped)
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons ginger (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon turmeric
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 cup dried brown lentils
- 15 ounces coconut milk
- Cherry tomatoes and cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Toast cumin and coriander seeds until fragrant, about 45 seconds. Add garlic and brown for 2 minutes.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, ginger, turmeric, and salt. Cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add lentils and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 35-40 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Stir in coconut milk and cherry tomatoes; simmer gently before serving. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg