Lentil Vegetable Curry: 7 Secrets to a Flavorful Dish
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Lentil and Vegetable Curry: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe
- Author: inass sped
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Vegan
- 1 cup dried lentils (red or green)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Rinse the lentils under cold water and set them aside.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Then add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional minute.
- Stir in the diced carrots, bell pepper, and zucchini. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
- Add the curry powder, turmeric, cumin, and coriander to the pot. Stir well to coat the vegetables, cooking for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the rinsed lentils, diced tomatoes, coconut milk, and vegetable broth. Stir until combined.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
- Check for seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Once cooked, remove the pot from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg