One-Pot Curry with Green Lentils
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4.1
One-Pot Curry with Green Lentils
Description
One-Pot Curry with Green Lentils builds flavor by sautéing ginger, onion, and garlic in coconut oil, releasing their fragrance and foundation for the sauce. Adding green curry paste, turmeric, curry powder, coconut milk, and soy sauce introduces layers of warm, savory spices and creaminess. Brown sugar sweetens and balances acidity, while green lentils provide body and heartiness as they simmer until tender.
The final touch of fresh lime juice brightens the dish, and cilantro as garnish offers herbaceous freshness. Served on rice or noodles, this curry offers both satisfying textures and flavor contrasts, with gentle heat and complex spices.
Suggestions include substituting vegetable oil if preferred, and using tamari for a gluten-free version. Traditional green curry paste sourced from Thai grocery markets is recommended for authentic flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 2 tbsp. ginger minced
- 1 onion thinly sliced, small
- 3-4 garlic pressed, cloves
- 4 tbsp. green curry paste store bought
- 2 coconut milk whole fat, 400 mL cans
- 2 tsp. Turmeric ground
- 1 tbsp. curry powder
- season to taste
- 1 green lentil washed and drained, 1 mL can
- 1 tbsp. soy sauce
- 2 tbsp. brown sugar
- lime juice of half a lime
- lime for serving
- cilantro for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large pot on medium heat before adding the coconut oil. Heat for 30 seconds then sautee the ginger, onion and garlic. Sweat it out for around 5- 6 minutes, watching closely to avoid burning or heavy browning.
- To the pot, add the green curry paste, coconut milk, turmeric, curry powder, seasoning, lentils, soy sauce and brown sugar.
- Bring the mixture to a boil then simmer with the lid on for 30 minutes.
- At the last minute, add in the lime juice and cook for another few minutes.
- Serve with fresh cilantro and lime on a bed of hot rice or rice noodles.
Notes
- Vegetable oil can be used instead of coconut oil if preferred.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce to make the curry gluten-free.
- Traditional Green Curry Paste from a Thai grocery market enhances authentic flavor.
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4.1
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