5 from 3 votes
Red Lentil Curry
Also known as Masoor Dal, this vibrant dish is overflowing with nourishing pulses, herbs and spices.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
235 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils dry
- 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 onion finely chopped, small
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced
- 3/4 teaspoon Turmeric ground
- 2 teaspoons yellow curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- 1 can crushed tomatoes 14 ounces
- 2 1/3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 can coconut milk full-fat, 13.5 ounces
- salt to taste
- cilantro chopped, for garnish, fresh
- rice for serving, cooked, or naan bread
Instructions
- Rinse the red lentils thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook until onions are translucent and the mixture is fragrant.
- Stir in turmeric, curry powder, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Cook for about 1 minute, or until spices are well combined and aromatic.
- Add the rinsed lentils, crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, and coconut milk to the pot. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, or until lentils are tender and the curry has thickened. Stir occasionally while cooking to prevent lentils from sticking to the pot.
- Season with salt to taste. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving. Serve with cooked rice or naan bread.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
235kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
554mg
(23%)
Potassium
521mg
(11%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
375IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
45mg
(5%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 554mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 521mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 375IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.