Lentil Coconut Curry: Easy Comfort Food for Home Cooks
Lentil Coconut Curry is an easy and comforting dish perfect for home cooks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Curry
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until soft.
- Stir in the curry powder and cook for 1 minute.
- Add lentils and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Stir in coconut milk, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot over rice or with bread.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
- This curry can be made ahead and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lentil Coconut Curry, vegan curry, comfort food