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Crockpot Lentil Curry Recipe
Warming and comforting, this hands-off crockpot lentil curry makes enjoying a flavorful and rich curry dinner so very easy! Throw everything into your pot, set the timer, and let the delicious flavors meld. Earthy lentils absorb aromatic spices that are mellowed by the creaminess of the coconut milk and finished with bursting cherry tomatoes and fresh cilantro. Return to an effortless, satisfying curry dinner!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 388 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups dried brown lentils
- 2 tablespoons ginger minced
- 1 tablespoon EACH: cumin, coriander, turmeric
- Optional: 1-2 teaspoons cayenne powder
- 28 ounce can of crushed tomatoes
- 1 head garlic chopped
- ½ medium onion finely minced
- 3 cups water
- 15 ounce Can coconut milk
- 2-3 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- A few handfuls of cherry tomatoes cut in half
- Optional: cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Add the dried brown lentils, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, if using the cayenne, crushed tomatoes, garlic, onion, and 3 cups of water in your crockpot. Put the lid on and set the timer for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low.
- Stir the coconut milk, 2 teaspoons of sea salt, cilantro, and cherry tomatoes into the curry. Taste and add extra salt to taste.
- Serve the curry on its own or over a bed of rice.
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Notes
- Some people prefer a sweeter curry. If this is you, add 1-2 tablespoons of coconut sugar or brown sugar when you add the coconut milk.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1 ½ cups
Calories
388kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
968mg
(40%)
Potassium
1093mg
(31%)
Fiber
19g
(76%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
497IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
104mg
(10%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 388
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 ½ cups | |
| Calories | 388kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 968mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 1093mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 19g | 76% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 497IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 10% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.