Creamy Coconut Lentil Curry
A creamy coconut lentil curry with curry powder, turmeric, tomato and fresh coriander. Serve it over basmati rice, with yogurt if you like.
By Cookin' Kitchen
- Total: 1 hour
- Servings: 5 servings
Recipe
Creamy Coconut Lentil Curry
A creamy coconut lentil curry with curry powder, turmeric, tomato and fresh coriander. Serve it over basmati rice, with yogurt if you like.
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- Prep
- 5 minutes
- Cook
- 55 minutes
- Total
- 1 hour
- Servings
- 5
Ingredients
For 5 servings
Curry
To serve
Instructions
Step 1: Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and ginger. Cook slowly, stirring now and then, for 10 minutes, until lightly golden and the onion is sweet.
Step 2: Turn the heat to high. Add the curry powder and turmeric, and stir for 1 1/2 minutes.
Step 3: Add the remaining ingredients and stir. Bring to a simmer, cover, and adjust the heat to low or medium-low so the curry simmers gently.
Step 4: Simmer for 30 minutes, then remove the lid and simmer for a further 10 minutes to reduce the sauce.
Step 5: Cook until the lentils are soft and the sauce is thick and creamy. If it is too thick, add water. If it is too thin, simmer uncovered; it will thicken quickly.
Step 6: Stir in half the coriander, then taste and add more salt if needed.
Step 7: Serve over basmati rice, topped with the remaining coriander and a dollop of yogurt. Cauliflower rice is another serving option.
Notes
Variations and storage
For the garlic and ginger, powdered versions can be used instead: use 1 teaspoon of each and add them with the curry powder. Red split lentils, canned lentils, and yellow or green split peas are listed with a 25-minute uncovered cook time. Older dried lentils may take longer; add water as needed until tender. French lentils are not recommended for the creamy, thick texture.
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw and reheat, stirring well; add a little water to thin if needed.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 414 kcal
- Fat
- 26 g
- Saturated fat
- 20 g
- Carbohydrates
- 36 g
- Sugar
- 5 g
- Fiber
- 15 g
- Protein
- 14 g
- Sodium
- 782 mg
- Cholesterol
- 22 mg
Estimated values; they will vary with the exact ingredients and brands you use.
About this recipe
This creamy coconut lentil curry simmers with tomato, curry powder and turmeric until the lentils are tender and the sauce is thick. Serve it over basmati rice with fresh coriander and a dollop of yogurt.
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