Description
Enjoy this bold and warming Lentil and Carrot Curry, a perfect vegan dinner choice. It brings comforting flavors to your table.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to your heat preference)
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (13.5 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Add the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, carrots, and diced tomatoes to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until lentils and carrots are tender.
- Stir in the coconut milk, salt, and pepper. Heat through gently, but do not boil after adding coconut milk.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, toast the dry spices lightly before adding the liquids.
- If the curry becomes too thick, add a splash more vegetable broth or water until you reach your desired consistency.
- This curry tastes even better the next day, making it great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: Estimate needed
- Sugar: Estimate needed
- Sodium: Estimate needed
- Fat: Estimate needed
- Saturated Fat: Estimate needed
- Unsaturated Fat: Estimate needed
- Trans Fat: Estimate needed
- Carbohydrates: Estimate needed
- Fiber: Estimate needed
- Protein: Estimate needed
- Cholesterol: 0mg