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 minutesmins
Cook Time 40 minutesmins
Total Time 45 minutesmins
Servings 8servings
Calories 256
Author Annalise
Ingredients
3tablespoonsbutter
2teaspoongaram masala
½teaspoonsmoked paprika
½teaspoonground turmeric
⅛-¼teaspooncayenne pepper(optional)
15ozcan tomato sauce
1cupwater or broth, plus more as needed
1cupgreen lentils
½teaspoonsalt
14ozcan coconut milk
1cupfrozen 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.