VEGETARIAN RED LENTIL COCONUT CURRY

Vegetarian Red Lentil Coconut Curry image

This is a dreamy, creamy, delicious vegetarian red lentil coconut curry which is great served over rice.

Provided by kitschykitch

Categories Main Dish Recipes Curries Vegetarian

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup red lentils
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 medium plum tomatoes, chopped
2 cups vegetable stock
½ (14 ounce) can coconut milk
2 tablespoons red curry paste
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

Rinse lentils with cold water until water runs clear. Drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add carrots and onion. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper to help vegetables release their liquid. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add tomatoes and another pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Stir in vegetable stock and lentils. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer, stirring every so often, for 45 minutes. Stir in coconut milk, curry paste, curry powder, cumin, and chili powder. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.8 g, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 17.6 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 319.5 mg, Sugar 5.1 g