Lentil Curry with vegetables & coconut milk
Servings: 4
I first found this recipe on Yummly, made some adjustments on the veg and spices
Print RecipeIngredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp mustard seeds
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 Tbsp minced fresh ginger
- 1 Tbsp ground coriander
- 1 Tbsp garam masala
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 tsp cayenne
- 1 tsp Yellow curry Optional - I add it
- 1 tsp Salt as needed - Check your stock
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 1.2 cups Red lentils or any lentils
- 2 medium potatoes peeled & chopped
- 2 Carrots -
- 1 sachet tomato puree
- 1 can Coconut Milk Large tin
- 3 1/2 cups vegetable stock reduced salt if possible
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 broccoli
- 1 handful baby spinach
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice optional
- 1 bunch cilantro minced optional
Instructions
- Measure out all of your spices in advance to save stress & time while you are cooking them. This will ensure you can enjoy the cooking process and avoid burning these delicate spices.
- Measure the mustard & cumin seeds & set aside together.
- Combine the coriander, garam masala, curry, turmeric, cayenne, & 1 tsp salt and set aside together. Chop the onions & potatoes, and mince the ginger.
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil on medium heat until hot, about 1 minute. Add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds & cook, stirring for about 1 minute, or until the mustard seeds are popping.
- Add the chopped onion & ginger and cook, stirring for 5-6 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
- Add the remaining spices & minced garlic to the pot & cook for another 1-2 minutes, until fragrant (be sure to stir the whole time to avoid burning).
- When the spices are smelling wonderful, add the lentils, potatoes, tomato puree, coconut milk, stock, & the last 1 tsp salt & stir well. If you like crunchier carrots add them after about 30min - otherwise you can add it now.
- Cover with a lid & bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Cook at a gentle simmer with the lid on for 40-45 minutes, until the lentils are soft, & the flavours are well incorporated.
- Just before serving, add the spinach in batches & cook for a further 5 minutes.
- Serve with plenty of ground black pepper & freshly chopped cilantro, (Optional)
- This curry (like most curries) will taste even better the next day and in the days following, so make a batch and enjoy it with naan bread
