Description
Savory lentil curry from India delivers a nutritious and flavorful meal packed with protein and warming spices. Hearty legumes and aromatic ingredients combine for a simple, satisfying dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 1 can (400 ml / 14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 cups (480 ml) vegetable broth
- 2 tbsps curry powder
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 carrot, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Arrange all ingredients methodically on the workspace to streamline the cooking process.
- Warm the oil in a spacious pot over medium-high temperature; gently sweat onions, garlic, and ginger until they release their aromatic essence and become translucent, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Sprinkle curry powder into the softened aromatics and introduce rinsed lentils, quickly toasting to amplify their inherent flavors and create a robust foundation.
- Stream vegetable broth and creamy coconut milk into the pot; elevate to a gentle bubbling state, then decrease heat and allow the mixture to simmer peacefully for 25-30 minutes, ensuring lentils transform into a tender, velvety consistency.
- Introduce crisp, vibrant vegetables during the final 10 minutes of cooking, strategically layering them to maintain textural integrity and inject a burst of color into the curry.
- Brighten the entire dish with a zesty squeeze of fresh lemon juice moments before presenting, which will awaken and balance the complex, warming spices.
Notes
- Prep ingredients beforehand to streamline cooking and minimize kitchen stress.
- Toast spices carefully to unlock deeper, more complex flavor profiles without burning.
- Add seasonal vegetables like spinach, carrots, or bell peppers for extra nutrition and texture variation.
- Consider alternative protein options by substituting lentils with chickpeas or quinoa for different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg