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Creamy Lentil Curry Dinner Recipe

A rich vegan creamy lentil curry made with red lentils, coconut milk, aromatics, and spices, delivering comforting warmth, satisfying texture, and balanced flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Curry
  • Red lentils – 1 cup rinsed
  • Onion – ½ cup finely chopped
  • Tomato – ½ cup chopped
  • Coconut milk – ¾ cup
  • Garlic – 1 tbsp minced
  • Ginger – 1 tsp grated
  • Water – 2 cups
Spices
  • Turmeric – ½ tsp
  • Cumin – ½ tsp
  • Curry powder – 1 tsp
  • Chili powder – ½ tsp
  • Salt – ½ tsp
  • Pepper – ¼ tsp
Garnish
  • Coriander – 1 tbsp chopped
  • Lemon wedge – 1

Method
 

  1. Heat a pan on medium and sauté onion for one minute.
  2. Add garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant.
  3. Add tomatoes and stir until they soften.
  4. Mix in turmeric, cumin, curry powder, salt, pepper, and chili powder.
  5. Add lentils and stir to coat them with spices.
  6. Pour water and simmer for 15 minutes.
  7. Add coconut milk and continue cooking until creamy.
  8. Adjust consistency with water if needed.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  10. Garnish with coriander and lemon.
  11. Serve hot with rice or flatbread.

Notes

Nutritional Values (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 410
  • Total Fat: 16 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 52 g
  • Fiber: 10 g
  • Protein: 17 g

Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Iron: 24%
  • Folate: 28%
  • Vitamin A: 12%
  • Magnesium: 14%
  • Potassium: 16%

Additional Notes / Tips

  • Add spinach for extra nourishment with queen energy.
  • Use vegetable broth instead of water for deeper flavor.
  • Add chili flakes if the day annoyed you.
  • Stir in extra coconut milk for a richer, creamier finish.