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Lentil curry in a bowl with rice topped with cilantro and plain yogurt
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Vegan Lentil Curry

This Lentil Curry is quick, easy, and healthy. This vegetarian curry recipe made with Indian spices, tomatoes, and brown lentils.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: lentil curry
Servings: 6
Calories: 356kcal
Author: Kelsey Crist

Equipment

  • Large Skillet with Lid

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 4 cloves of garlic minced
  • 2 inches fresh ginger peeled and grated
  • 1/2 yellow onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 28 ounce can of crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup brown lentils rinsed and drained
  • 1 15 ounce can of coconut milk
  • salt and pepper
  • cilantro for garnish
  • cooked basmati rice for serving
  • naan bread for serving
  • plain yogurt not Greek yogurt, for serving

Instructions

  • Make your spice blend. Add cumin, curry powder, garam masala, and turmeric to a small bowl. Set aside.
    cumin, curry powder, garam masala, and turmeric in a bowl
  • Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until the onions are translucent. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 2 more minutes. Add the spice mix and stir until everything is coated.
    Onions, garlic, and ginger sauteed in a pan with spices
  • Add vegetable broth to skillet. Stir it around and scrape up any bits that are cooked onto the bottom of the pan. Add tomatoes and lentils.
    A large skillet with lentils, tomatoes, broth, and spices
  • Cover and turn the heat to medium low. Simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until lentils are soft. If the mixture needs more liquid during the simmer, add some more vegetable broth.
    Lentil curry before you add coconut milk in a large skillet
  • Add coconut milk and stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve over rice with cilantro, yogurt, and naan bread.
    Lentil curry in a bowl with rice topped with cilantro and plain yogurt

Notes

  • Nutrition facts do not include rice or naan. 
  • If you can't find the spices at your grocery store, then try ordering them online or looking at an Asian market.
  • Add cayenne pepper for a little spice!

Nutrition

Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 503mg | Potassium: 935mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 475IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 87mg | Iron: 6mg