Coconut Red Lentil Curry
Coconut Red Lentil Curry is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines creamy coconut milk with earthy red lentils and aromatic spices. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this vibrant curry is not only delicious but also packed with nutrition. Easy to customize based on what you have at home, it brings a delightful burst of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 4 cups vegetable broth or water
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your cooking space by chopping the onion, garlic, and ginger.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Stir in cumin, turmeric, and coriander; toast spices briefly.
- Add rinsed red lentils and stir to coat with spices.
- Pour in coconut milk and vegetable broth; bring to a simmer.
- Cook for about 20 minutes until lentils are tender; adjust liquid as needed.
- Stir in spinach or kale until wilted; season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added texture, replace red lentils with green or yellow lentils. Experiment with additional vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra flavor. A squeeze of lime juice before serving enhances freshness.