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Serve this rich and flavorful coconut curry lentils dish with rice or flatbread for an easy and very satisfying meal.

Coconut Curry Lentils

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Serve this rich and flavorful coconut curry lentils dish with rice or flatbread for an easy and very satisfying meal.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 256
Author Annalise

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ⅛-¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 15 oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup water or broth , plus more as needed
  • 1 cup green lentils
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 14 oz can coconut milk
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
  • Fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Melt butter in pot over medium low heat. Add spices and cook for 3-4 minutes until aromatic.
  • Add tomato sauce, water or broth, lentils, and salt. Increase heat and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to simmer, cover pot with a lid, and cook until lentils are soft but not mushy, 35-40 minutes. Be sure to remove lid and stir lentils every so often to prevent sticking and burning. Add more water/broth as needed.
  • Add frozen vegetables and stir in coconut milk. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Top with fresh cilantro and serve with rice or flatbread, or as desired.

Notes

NOTES:

  • You can use either water or broth (chicken or vegetable) in this dish. Water will keep this dish simpler, but broth will add more flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 484mg | Potassium: 555mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2107IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 3mg