Lentil Curry with Coconut Milk

Lentil Curry with Coconut Milk

A flavorful and creamy lentil curry with coconut milk, made with slightly expired dried lentils.

150
Prep Time (min)
40
Cook Time (min)
190
Total Time (min)
4
Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked dried lentils
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1 onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Difficulty:Medium
Tags:
currycoconut milklentils

Instructions

1

Rinse the dried lentils and soak them in water for 2 hours.

2

In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.

3

Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until softened.

4

Add the curry powder, turmeric, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir well to coat the onions and garlic with the spices.

5

Drain the soaked lentils and add them to the pot. Stir to combine with the spices.

6

Pour in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a boil.

7

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30-40 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and the curry has thickened.

8

Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

9

Serve the lentil curry hot with rice or naan bread.

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