Best Vegetarian Red Lentil Coconut Curry Recipes

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VEGAN RED LENTIL CURRY



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This Vegan Red Lentil Curry is a fan favorite and the BEST lentil curry you will ever try! It's easy and quick, making it a perfect weeknight dinner! Plus, it's creamy and indulgent but made with wholesome vegan ingredients!

Provided by Nisha Vora

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon refined or virgin coconut oil, (or a neutral-flavored oil)
4 cloves garlic, (minced)
2 inch piece of fresh ginger, (peeled and minced or grated)
1 tablespoon minced fresh turmeric, (or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric)
1-2 serrano peppers, diced ((see recipe note below on spice level) )
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon Indian red chili powder ((if you only have regular chili powder, which is a blend, use 1 teaspoon))
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
Kosher salt or sea salt to taste ((I use about 1 tsp kosher salt, and add more at the end))
Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
1 cup (180-190g) red lentils, (or split red lentils (the split variety will cook a bit quicker))
2 cups (480 mL) low-sodium vegetable broth
1 (14-ounce / 400g) can crushed tomatoes ((or half of a 28-ounce can))
1 (13.5-ounce/400 mL) can full-fat coconut milk
3 tablespoons unsweetened creamy almond butter
1/2 a small lemon, (juiced)
1/2 cup (~8g) fresh cilantro, (roughly chopped)
For serving: Basmati or Jasmine rice and Indian flatbread such as roti, paratha, or naan

Steps:

  • Rinse the lentils in cold water until the water runs clear.
  • Heat a large, deep skillet or large saucepan over medium-high heat and add the coconut oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add the garlic, ginger, fresh turmeric (if using), and Serrano pepper and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent garlic from burning.
  • Add the cumin, coriander, chili powder, curry powder, garam masala, salt, and black pepper to taste, and cook for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant, tossing frequently to prevent burning. If using ground turmeric instead of fresh turmeric, add the ground turmeric now, along the the rest of the spices.
  • Pour in the vegetable broth, and use a wooden spoon or spatula to scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the pot. Add in the lentils and the crushed tomatoes and mix well. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan with a lid. Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the lentils are cooked through and have mostly softened. If you find that the lentils are not quite soft after 25 minutes, add a few spoons more of broth or water and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and stir in the coconut milk, almond butter, along with salt and pepper to taste Continue cooking on low heat, uncovered for 5 to 8 minutes, until the curry has thickened and is creamy.
  • Finally, stir in the lemon juice and cilantro, and turn off the heat. If you want your lentils to even creamier and more on the puréed side, use an immersion blender to lightly purée the curry.
  • Serve the curry with rice and/or Indian flatbread and garnish with additional cilantro. Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517 kcal, Carbohydrate 45 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Sodium 164 mg, Fiber 19 g, Sugar 7 g, UnsaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

VEGETARIAN RED LENTIL COCONUT CURRY



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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

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

COCONUT RED-LENTIL CURRY



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Make this coconut red-lentil curry recipe for a warming weeknight dinner. Coconut milk adds richness to the South Indian vegetarian meal.

Categories     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Coconut     Curry     Lentil     Zucchini     Vegan     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 to 8 (main course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
1 (2 1/2-inch) fresh jalapeño or serrano chile, finely chopped, including seeds
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups dried red lentils (10 oz)
1 (13- to 14-oz) can unsweetened coconut milk
1 lb zucchini (2 medium), cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro sprigs
Accompaniment: white rice

Steps:

  • Cook onion in oil in a 3 1/2- to 4-quart heavy pot over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until edges are golden, about 6 minutes. Add ginger and garlic and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, and chile and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
  • Stir in water, lentils, and coconut milk, then simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Stir in zucchini and simmer, covered, until lentils and zucchini are tender, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and serve with cilantro sprigs scattered on top.

VEGAN COCONUT RED CURRY



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 cups water
2 cups jasmine rice, well rinsed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
1 zucchini, halved lengthwise, cut into 1/4-inch-thick half moons
Half an eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Half a yellow onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick strips
Four 14.5-ounce cans crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon garam masala (see Cook's Note)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
A pinch cayenne pepper, optional (see Cook's Note)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2-inch piece fresh ginger, crushed and minced
Two 13.5-ounce cans coconut milk
1/4 cup coconut oil (see Cook's Note)
2 scallions, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, for serving
Naan or pita, for serving

Steps:

  • For the rice: Combine the water and rice in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil, adjust to a low simmer, cover and cook until the rice is tender, and all the water has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat and keep covered. (Tip: don't stir the rice while it's cooking.)
  • For the curry: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the pepper, zucchini, eggplant and onion and cook, stirring, until crisp tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Combine the tomatoes, garam masala, cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, cayenne, garlic and ginger in a medium pot, bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Careful of splashing, pour in coconut milk and add the coconut oil, turn off heat and let cool for about 5 minutes. Puree with hand stick blender (or in batches in a blender) until smooth.
  • Add the cooked vegetables to the curry sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Toast or grill the naan or pita bread until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Cut into pieces.
  • For serving: Fill bowls with some rice and then top with some curry. Sprinkle with scallion and serve with a piece of naan or pita bread.

CREAMY LENTIL & VEGGIE CURRY



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Swap in different veg to this family-friendly curry, or add a can of chickpeas to make it chunkier. Kids can take it to school in a wide-necked thermos

Provided by Lulu Grimes

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tbsp rapeseed oil
1 onion , chopped
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp Madras curry powder
200g red lentils
2 sweet potatoes , peeled and cut into cubes
1l veg stock
400g canned peeled cherry tomatoes
200g green beans , trimmed and cut into short lengths
4 tbsp Greek yogurt plus more for the top if you like
½ small bunch coriander , chopped
¼ cucumber , finely chopped (optional)
naan bread and rice to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the onion for a few mins until softened. Add the spices and cook for 1 min, then stir in the lentils, sweet potatoes, stock and the cherry tomatoes.
  • Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 20 mins until the lentils and sweet potatoes are tender. Add the beans and cook for 2 mins then stir in the yogurt and some seasoning. Sprinkle over the coriander and chopped cucumber if using and serve with naan bread and rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 calories, Fat 12 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 58 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 20 grams sugar, Fiber 12 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium

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