5 from 3 votes
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.
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
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp Turmeric ground
- 1 tsp yellow mustard seeds
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper ground
- ½ tsp garam masala
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 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:
- parsley or cilantro, chopped, fresh
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- garam masala optional
Instructions
- 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.
- Add the onion, garlic, and chili pepper.
- Cook for 5–6 minutes, until the onion is softened and transluscent.
- 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.
- 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!)
- Add the coconut milk and stir into the lentil curry.
- Serve curry garnished with additional garam masala, chilli flakes, and fresh herbs.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 461
% 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.