Tomato and Lentil Curry Recipe
Darling, this tomato and lentil curry recipe is hearty, saucy, and way more satisfying than answering texts from your almost-ex.
Juicy tomatoes simmer with earthy lentils, creating bold flavors sassier than your brunch squad after bottomless mimosas.
It’s wholesome, comforting, and honestly cheaper than therapy—because a warm bowl of curry fixes moods faster than online shopping.
The spices swirl together, filling your kitchen with aromas more intoxicating than overpriced candles.
So grab your pot, stir confidently, and serve curry that proves plant-based meals can be sexy, cozy, and utterly irresistible.
Tomato and Lentil Curry Recipe
Vegan tomato and lentil curry blends tender lentils, tangy tomatoes, and fragrant spices into a rich, comforting dish.
Ingredients
- Red lentils – 1 cup rinsed
- Crushed tomatoes – 2 cups or 1 can, 14 oz
- Onion – 1 medium diced
- Garlic – 3 cloves minced
- Fresh ginger – 1 tbsp grated
- Tomato paste – 1 tbsp
- Vegetable broth – 2 ½ cups
- Coconut milk – ½ 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 (for garnish)
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 and crushed tomatoes; mix well.
- Pour in vegetable broth and lentils; bring to a boil.
- Lower heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes until lentils soften.
- Stir in coconut milk, salt, and pepper; simmer 5 minutes more.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 295
- Total Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 14 g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin A: 15%
- Vitamin C: 19%
- Iron: 25%
- Calcium: 8%
- Potassium: 17%
Additional Tips
- Add spinach in the last 5 minutes for extra greens.
- Use fire-roasted tomatoes for smoky flavor.
- Serve with quinoa for a protein-packed option.
