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!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Course dinner, Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Servings 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
1½ 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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