Lentil Curry with Ginger and Garlic Recipe
Darling, this lentil curry with ginger and garlic recipe is bold, aromatic, and sassier than your best friend explaining her dating disasters.
Earthy lentils soak up warming spices while garlic and ginger strut in with more attitude than a runway model in stilettos.
It’s hearty, nourishing, and faster than scrolling through TikTok for dinner inspiration you’ll never actually cook.
The fragrance fills your kitchen with drama-free comfort, unlike your group chat.
So grab your pot, stir fiercely, and serve curry that proves plant-based dinners can be spicy, cozy, and fabulously irresistible.
Lentil Curry with Ginger and Garlic Recipe
Vegan lentil curry with ginger and garlic blends earthy lentils, bold aromatics, and fragrant spices into a hearty, comforting 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 ½ 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
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until golden, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in curry powder, cumin, turmeric, and chili powder; cook 1 minute.
- Add tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, and broth; stir well.
- Stir in lentils; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes until tender.
- Stir in coconut milk, salt, and pepper; cook 5 minutes more.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice or naan.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 320
- Total Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 11 g
- Protein: 15 g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin A: 13%
- Vitamin C: 18%
- Iron: 27%
- Calcium: 9%
- Potassium: 20%
Additional Tips
- Add spinach at the end for extra greens.
- Use fresh lime juice to brighten flavors.
- Pair with quinoa or flatbread for balance.
