One-Pot Lentil Curry Easy Dinner Recipe
This one-pot lentil curry saves dinner faster than you save yourself from pointless conversations.
The lentils turn creamy without causing chaos.
The spices add drama you actually enjoy.
The whole pot feels warm, comforting, and perfect for nights when you want zero effort and maximum delicious payoff.
One-Pot Lentil Curry Easy Dinner Recipe
A cozy vegan one-pot lentil curry made with red lentils, coconut milk, aromatics, and spices for a creamy, nourishing, easy, fuss-free dinner.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat the pot on medium and sauté onion for one minute.
- Add garlic and ginger, and cook until aromatic.
- Add tomatoes and let them soften.
- Stir in turmeric, cumin, curry powder, chili, salt, and pepper.
- Add lentils and mix to coat them with spices.
- Pour water and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add coconut milk and cook until creamy.
- Adjust thickness with more water if needed.
- Garnish with coriander and lemon.
- Serve warm with rice or flatbread.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 400
- Total Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 17 g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Folate: 28%
- Iron: 22%
- Vitamin A: 14%
- Magnesium: 15%
- Potassium: 13%
Additional Notes / Tips
- Add spinach for more color and nutrients.
- Use vegetable broth for deeper flavor.
- Add chili flakes if today felt annoying.
- Stir in extra coconut milk for ultra-creaminess.
