Coconut Lentil Curry Recipe
Darling, this coconut lentil curry recipe is creamy, comforting, and so fabulous it makes takeout look like a bad life decision.
Rich coconut milk hugs tender lentils while spices strut through the pot with sassier energy than your bestie on karaoke night.
It’s hearty, velvety, and ridiculously easy—because no one has time for kitchen drama when wine and Netflix are waiting.
Every spoonful delivers warmth, spice, and indulgence disguised as health food, which is basically winning at dinner.
So grab your pot, stir boldly, and serve curry with queen-level confidence tonight.
Coconut Lentil Curry Recipe
Vegan coconut lentil curry blends creamy coconut milk, bold spices, and protein-packed lentils into a comforting main dish.
Ingredients
- Red lentils – 1 cup rinsed
- Coconut milk – 1 cup
- Onion – 1 medium diced
- Garlic – 3 cloves minced
- Ginger – 1 tbsp grated
- Tomato paste – 2 tbsp
- Vegetable broth – 2 ½ cups
- Olive oil – 2 tbsp
- Curry powder – 1 tbsp
- Ground turmeric – 1 tsp
- Ground cumin – 1 tsp
- Chili powder – ½ tsp
- Salt – 1 tsp
- Black pepper – ½ tsp
- Fresh cilantro – 2 tbsp chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges – optional for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until golden, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and chili powder; cook 1 minute.
- Add tomato paste and vegetable broth; stir well.
- Stir in red lentils; bring mixture to a boil.
- Lower heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes until lentils soften.
- Stir in coconut milk, salt, and pepper; cook another 5 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice or naan.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 310
- Total Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 11 g
- Protein: 14 g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin A: 12%
- Vitamin C: 17%
- Iron: 28%
- Calcium: 8%
- Potassium: 18%
Additional Tips
- Add spinach in the last 5 minutes for extra greens.
- Swap chili powder with cayenne for more heat.
- Serve with coconut rice for ultimate indulgence.
