Red Lentil Coconut Curry

5 from 1 vote

With flavors like this who would miss having meat on their plates? No one that is who. This Indian inspired dish was satisfying in flavor and filled our bellies with healthy protein from the lentils.

Prep Time3

Cook Time25

Total Time28

Servings:

Calories: 453kcal

Cost: $6.67

Equipment

1 Fine Mesh Colander
1 Stock Pot with Cover
1 Cutting Board
1 Chef's Knife

Ingredients

1 Cup Red Lentils
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
13.5 Ounces Coconut Milk
2 Cups Crushed Tomatoes
2 Tsp Chili Powder
1 Tsp Ground Coriander
1 Tsp Ground Cumin
1 Tsp Ground Turmeric
1/2 Tsp Ground Ginger
1 Tsp Salt
1 Onion
5 Cloves Garlic
2 Cups Water

Instructions

Rinse the lentils
Rough cut the onion
Mince the garlic
Turn stove to medium to medium low heat
Heat the olive oil in a pot
Once the oil is heated add the onion
Cook until it is translucent
Add the garlic
Add all the dry spices and mix with the onion and garlic
Once you can smell them ( 60 seconds or so) Add the tomatoes
Add the water
Add the lentils
Bring to a boil
Reduce heat
Put the lid on and cook for 13 - 15 minutes letting the liquid reduce
Uncover and Stir in the coconut milk
Cook for 5 -7 more minutes uncovered until thickened
Serve over rice or eat plain with slice of warm Naan bread

Notes

We use full fat coconut milk

We served this curry over rice - Rice is not included in the nutritional value.

You could also serve a slice of Naan Bread with it. Naan is not included in nutritional value.

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