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Easy Red Lentil Curry

This Easy Red Lentil Curry is a rich, flavorful, and creamy one-pot dish that’s ready in just 40 minutes! Made with red lentils, coconut milk, and warming spices, it’s a hearty and healthy meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Serve it with basmati rice, brown rice, or vegan naan for a complete, satisfying meal. Plus, it’s vegan, gluten-free, and great for meal prep!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 people
Calories 442 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
  • ½ onion finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 star anise
  • 2 cardamom pods
  • ½ can diced tomato about 7 oz
  • 1 can coconut milk 14 oz
  • cup vegetable stock

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil over a medium to high heat then add in the onions, ginger, and garlic. Sauté until the onion turns translucent and fragrant.
  • Add the spices, lentils, diced tomato, coconut milk, and water. Stir it all together and then cover and let it simmer for 30 minutes. 
  • Stir the pot occasionally to make sure there is enough liquid and add in a little water at a time if the dahl needs it. The consistency should be like a thick soup when it is ready and the lentils broken down.
  • Scoop out the bay leaves, cloves, star anise, and cardamom pods before serving with rice. 

Nutrition

Calories: 442kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 15gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 375mgPotassium: 815mgFiber: 15gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 270IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 8mg
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