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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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Curry
  • Red lentils – 1 cup rinsed
  • Onion – ½ cup chopped
  • Tomato – ½ cup chopped
  • Garlic – 1 tbsp minced
  • Ginger – 1 tsp grated
  • Coconut milk – ¾ cup
  • 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 the pot on medium and sauté onion for one minute.
  2. Add garlic and ginger, and cook until aromatic.
  3. Add tomatoes and let them soften.
  4. Stir in turmeric, cumin, curry powder, chili, salt, and pepper.
  5. Add lentils and mix to coat them with spices.
  6. Pour water and simmer for 15 minutes.
  7. Add coconut milk and cook until creamy.
  8. Adjust thickness with more water if needed.
  9. Garnish with coriander and lemon.
  10. 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.