This Lentil Curry has become one of our weeknight rotation dinners. It is so easy to make and it tastes so good. Curry is one of my comfort foods. I just love all the warm delicious spices. We don’t eat vegetarian or vegan all the time, but in trying to reduce our meat consumption, we found that lentils are a great source of protein! This recipe is one of our favorite ways to enjoy lentils.

Ingredients in Lentil Curry

Aromatics – Yellow onion, garlic, and ginger cooked in coconut oil make up the flavor base of this recipe. Spices – The spice blend for this lentil curry recipe includes cumin, turmeric, garam masala, and curry powder. Crushed Tomatoes – Crushed tomatoes make up part of the broth and cooking liquid for the lentils. You can also use whole peeled tomatoes and crush them yourself. Lentils – For this recipe we use brown lentils. You can also use green lentils or red lentils. Red lentils cook up in a little bit less time, so be sure to adjust the cooking time if you use them. Vegetable Broth – Vegetable broth provides cooking liquid for the lentils. It will get absorbed as the lentils cook. Coconut Milk – Coconut milk makes this dish so creamy. Don’t forget to shake the can before you open it! Toppings and Serving Suggestions – We serve this dish over basmati rice with cilantro leaves, plain yogurt, and naan bread.

Variations

Make this recipe your own with some of these suggestions, or let us know in the comments how you make your lentil curry.

Toast some coriander seeds along with the aromatics.Make your curry even more nutritious by adding in more veggies. We love adding sweet potatoes, mushrooms, bell peppers, or butternut squash. Add in the chopped veggies before you simmer the curry.To give the curry an even creamier texture, use an immersion blender to blend some of the lentils. Add cayenne pepper for a little spice! Add more protein by adding cooked chicken or shrimp. Garnish with a bit of fresh lemon juice for some freshness.

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