Indian-Style Lentil Curry Recipe
Darling, this Indian-style lentil curry recipe is bold, comforting, and spicier than your best friend recapping last night’s dating disasters.
Earthy lentils soak up turmeric, cumin, garlic, and ginger while coconut milk swoops in like the fabulous creamy bestie we all need.
It’s hearty, nourishing, and way quicker than scrolling TikTok for dinner ideas you’ll never actually try.
The tomatoes add tang, the chili brings heat, and the cilantro gives that “I have my life together” garnish moment.
So grab your pot, stir dramatically, and serve curry that’s delicious, vibrant, and unapologetically fabulous—just like you.
Indian-Style Lentil Curry Recipe
Vegan Indian-style lentil curry blends creamy coconut milk, tomatoes, and bold spices into a rich and comforting main dish.
Ingredients
- Red lentils – 1 cup rinsed
- Coconut milk – 1 cup
- Vegetable broth – 2 ½ cups
- Onion – 1 medium diced
- Garlic – 4 cloves minced
- Fresh ginger – 1 tbsp grated
- Crushed tomatoes – 1 cup
- Tomato paste – 2 tbsp
- 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
- Heat olive oil in a 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.
- Add lentils and bring mixture to a boil.
- Lower heat, cover, and simmer 25 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: 340
- Total Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 15 g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin A: 14%
- Vitamin C: 18%
- Iron: 28%
- Calcium: 9%
- Potassium: 20%
Additional Tips
- Add spinach for extra greens.
- Finish with a squeeze of lime for brightness.
- Pair with quinoa for more protein.
