How to Make Yummy Vegetarian Lentil Curry

Vegetarian Lentil Curry. This easy to make and healthy vegan Creamy Coconut Lentil Curry recipe is packed full of delicious Indian flavors. This veggie curry is based on a makhani and has a powerful chilli kick to it. Thoroughly rinse the lentils in cold water and drain.

Made with onions, garlic, scallions, curry powder, chili powder, carrots and potatoes, this vegetarian and vegan lentil dish is a full meal in itself. Red curry lentils is my all-time favorite lentil recipe. These red curry lentils are one of my all-time favorite recipes. You can cook Vegetarian Lentil Curry using 11 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Vegetarian Lentil Curry

1. You need 180 g of lentils, soaked overnight (slightly less than a cup).
2. You need 1 of large onion, sliced thin.
3. It's 3 cloves of garlic, minced.
4. You need 1 of thumb-sized chunk fresh ginger, minced.
5. Prepare 1 of large potato, cubed.
6. You need 1 of medium carrot, cubed.
7. You need 1 Tbsp of curry powder (I used Madras curry powder. Add up to 1 Tbsp more for very spicy curry).
8. Prepare 1 Tbsp of tomato paste.
9. It's 1 of Cinnamon stick (optional, gives it a nice accent).
10. You need 1 tsp of sea salt.
11. It's of Chives or cilantro to finish.

This very tasty vegetarian curry combines lentils and mixed beans with sauteed onions, fresh spinach, curry seasonings, yogurt, and tomatoes. It can be served over rice and/or with naan bread. Our vegan lentil curry is one of the most popular recipes on the blog. If you like it, you really need to give this recipe a try, because is a new and improved lentil curry and tastes even better!

Vegetarian Lentil Curry instructions

1. If time permits, soak lentils in plenty of water for a few hours. Cube the potato and carrot, and cut onion into thin slices. Mince the garlic and ginger..
2. Heat oil in a deep sauce pan or pot. Add the onions, minced garlic and ginger and sauté on medium low until soft and starting to turn golden (about 10-15 minutes).
3. Add 1 tablespoon curry powder (add 1/2 to 1 Tablespoon more for extra so iciness) and stir in for 1 minute until fragrant..
4. Add 1 tablespoon tomato paste and mix in with onions and spices..
5. Add the lentils, potatoes, carrots and cinnamon stick (if using) to the pan. Pour in enough water (I use the water from soaking lentils) or vegetable broth to completely cover the lentils & veggies..
6. Bring everything to a boil then turn to low heat. Cover with lid and simmer for 30-45 until soft..
7. When lentils are soft, mix in 1/2 tsp salt, taste and add more if needed. I added 1 tsp in total. Fold in some chopped chives or cilantro and serve with steamed rice or Indian bread like naan..

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