One-Pot Coconut Lentil Curry

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    461 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Indian, American

One-Pot Coconut Lentil Curry

Whip up a batch of this One-Pot Coconut Lentil Curry whenever you need some delicious vegan comfort food for dinner.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard seeds
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 yellow onion peeled and diced
  • 2 cups yellow split lentils rinsed
  • 1 Chili pepper green or red, seeds removed, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • 2 cups water

To serve:

  • fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • garam masala optional
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Instructions

  1. Heat coconut oil in a large pan, over medium heat. Add the ground turmeric, salt, pepper, yellow mustard seeds, and garam masala. Stir continuously for 1–2 minutes or until the mustard seeds start to pop.
  2. Add the onion, garlic, and chili pepper.
  3. Cook for 5–6 minutes, until the onion is softened and transluscent.
  4. Add the lentils and vegetable broth, stir, and cook for approximately 40–45 minutes over medium heat. Continue stirring occasionally so the lentils don’t stick to the botom of the pan.
  5. Check on the lentils frequently, and add up to 2 cups of additional water if needed to keep them from sticking or drying out. Once the lentlils are tender, remove from heat. (Note that the cooking time and amount of liquid needed can vary depending on the specific type and brand of lentils you are using, so check on them frequently!)
  6. Add the coconut milk and stir into the lentil curry.
  7. Serve curry garnished with additional garam masala, chilli flakes, and fresh herbs.

Notes

  • I did NOT soak the lentils prior to preparing them in this recipe. If you prefer, you can soak the lentils for 8 hours prior to preparing them. This will reduce the cooking time by approximately one half.
  • This recipe makes approximately 6 cups of lentil curry, which should be 3–4 generous portions or more if served as a side dish.
  • This lentil curry is delicious served with rice, couscous, or naan bread.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 461kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 66g (22%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 1253mg (52%) Potassium 1088mg (31%) Fiber 30g (120%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 722IU (14%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 78mg (8%) Iron 9mg (50%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 461 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 461kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 66g 22%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1253mg 52%
Potassium 1088mg 23%
Fiber 30g 120%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 722IU 14%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 78mg 8%
Iron 9mg 50%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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