Spiced Lentil and Tomato Curry Recipe
Darling, this spiced lentil and tomato curry recipe is comforting, flavorful, and sassier than your group chat after bottomless brunch mimosas.
Earthy lentils simmer with juicy tomatoes, soaking up bold spices that strut in like they own the kitchen runway.
It’s hearty, aromatic, and still easier than pretending you’ll actually enjoy plain salads for dinner.
Garlic, cumin, and turmeric add depth, while tomatoes bring tangy brightness to keep things balanced.
So grab your pot, stir with flair, and serve curry that proves vegan comfort food can be fierce, fabulous, and ridiculously satisfying.
Spiced Lentil and Tomato Curry Recipe
Vegan spiced lentil and tomato curry combines lentils, tomatoes, and fragrant spices into a comforting, nutrient-packed main dish.
Ingredients
- Red lentils – 1 cup rinsed
- Crushed tomatoes – 1 ½ cups
- 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
- 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.
- Lower heat, cover, and simmer 25 minutes until lentils soften.
- Stir in coconut milk, salt, and pepper; cook 5 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 335
- Total Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 15 g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin A: 15%
- Vitamin C: 20%
- Iron: 29%
- Calcium: 9%
- Potassium: 21%
Additional Tips
- Add spinach in the last 5 minutes for greens.
- Use smoked paprika for deeper flavor.
- Serve with quinoa for extra protein.
