Creamy Lentil Curry with Coconut Milk Recipe
Darling, this creamy lentil curry with coconut milk recipe is rich, dreamy, and smoother than your favorite silk pillowcase.
Tender lentils soak up fragrant spices while coconut milk swirls in, creating velvet comfort sassier than your bestie with champagne.
It’s hearty, cozy, and effortless enough to let you look like a domestic goddess without breaking a sweat.
The golden spices bring bold warmth, while creamy texture whispers luxury on a budget.
So grab your pot, stir confidently, and serve curry that proves plant-based indulgence can taste as fabulous as it feels.
Creamy Lentil Curry with Coconut Milk Recipe
Vegan creamy lentil curry with coconut milk blends earthy lentils, fragrant spices, and coconut richness into a cozy main dish.
Ingredients
- Red lentils – 1 cup rinsed
- 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 flakes – ½ tsp
- Salt – 1 tsp
- Black pepper – ½ tsp
- Fresh cilantro – 2 tbsp chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until golden, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in curry powder, cumin, turmeric, and chili flakes; cook 1 minute.
- Add tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, and broth; stir well.
- Stir in red lentils; bring to a boil.
- Lower heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes until lentils soften.
- Stir in coconut milk, salt, and pepper; cook 5 minutes more.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 315
- Total Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 11 g
- Protein: 14 g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin A: 13%
- Vitamin C: 18%
- Iron: 27%
- Calcium: 8%
- Potassium: 18%
Additional Tips
- Add spinach in the final 5 minutes for greens.
- Use lime juice before serving for brightness.
- Pair with quinoa for extra protein.
