Description
A flavorful and spicy red lentil curry that is easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the red lentils under cold water.
- In a pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Add garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in curry powder, cumin, and turmeric; cook for 30 seconds.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and coconut milk.
- Add lentils and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until lentils are soft.
- Season with salt and garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or naan.
- Adjust spices to your taste.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: spicy red lentil curry recipe, vegan curry, lentil curry