Lentil Curry Recipe

Name: Lentil Curry Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1-2 tablespoons coconut oil, or ghee(ghee tastes best); 1 onion, diced; 6 garlic cloves, rough chopped ( 3-4 tablespoons); 2 tablespoons ginger root, finely chopped; 2 cups carrots, diced (or sub 1 cup celery); 1 tablespoon cumin (seeds or ground); 2 teaspoons coriander ( seeds or ground); 2 teaspoons salt; 1 ½ teaspoons ground turmeric ( or 1 tablespoon fresh grated); 1 teaspoon paprika (not smoked, or sub chili powder); 2 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves (optional, but elevates); 1 teaspoon garam masala; ½ teaspoon nutmeg; ¼-¾ teaspoon cayenne (or chili flakes) more to taste; 1 tablespoon tomato paste ( or add 1 small-medium diced tomato); 2 cups water; 1 cup brown lentils; 13.5 ounce can full-fat coconut milk (ADD AFTER YOU COOK THE LENTILS)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

This Coconut Lentil Curry can be made in an Instant Pot in about 30 minutes or on the stovetop. Infused with fragrant Indian spices, this recipe is not only delicious, it is is vegan and gluten free! Serve it over a bed of spinach, basmati rice or with homemade naan bread!

Updated at: Mon, 13 Jan 2025 01:34:13 GMT