Easy Lentil Curry with Rice Recipe
Darling, this easy lentil curry with rice recipe is hearty, quick, and sassier than your bestie explaining her latest dating disaster.
Earthy lentils simmer with fragrant spices until tender, then meet fluffy rice for a duo more reliable than your favorite leggings.
It’s comforting, nourishing, and fast enough to cook between gossip sessions and scrolling Instagram reels.
The garlic, cumin, and turmeric create bold flavors that make boring salads look like punishment.
So grab your pot, stir with confidence, and serve curry that’s cozy, chic, and completely plant-powered.
Easy Lentil Curry with Rice Recipe
Vegan easy lentil curry with rice blends tender lentils, spices, and coconut cream into a flavorful, comforting main course.
Ingredients
- Red lentils – 1 cup rinsed
- Basmati rice – 1 cup
- Coconut milk – 1 cup
- Vegetable broth – 2 ½ cups
- Onion – 1 medium diced
- Garlic – 3 cloves minced
- Fresh ginger – 1 tbsp grated
- Tomato paste – 2 tbsp
- Crushed tomatoes – 1 cup
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Curry powder – 1 tbsp
- Ground cumin – 1 tsp
- Turmeric – 1 tsp
- Chili powder – ½ tsp
- Salt – 1 tsp
- Black pepper – ½ tsp
- Fresh cilantro – 2 tbsp chopped
Instructions
- Cook basmati rice according to package instructions; keep warm.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in curry powder, cumin, turmeric, and chili powder; cook 1 minute.
- Add tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, and broth; stir well.
- Mix in red lentils; bring to a boil.
- Lower heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Stir in coconut milk, salt, and pepper; cook 5 minutes more.
- Serve curry hot over rice, garnished with cilantro.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 365
- Total Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 15 g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin A: 14%
- Vitamin C: 17%
- Iron: 27%
- Calcium: 8%
- Potassium: 21%
Additional Tips
- Swap basmati with brown rice for extra fiber.
- Add spinach at the end for greens.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice for brightness.
