Slow Cooker Lentil Curry
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
325 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Slow Cooker Lentil Curry
Description
The recipe combines green lentils, vegetable stock, tomatoes, and a mix of spices such as curry powder and garam masala in a slow cooker. This long, gentle cooking softens the lentils thoroughly, allowing the flavors from onion powder, ginger, and garlic to permeate the dish. Coconut milk stirred in near the end adds creamy texture, balancing the spices and acidity of the tomatoes. Adding spinach at the end provides a mild leafy component and brightens the curry both visually and nutritionally.
Texture-wise, the lentils should be tender but intact after slow cooking, while the sauce thickens naturally. The recipe suggests seasoning to taste, and optional ingredients can be included to modify spice or flavor profile according to preference.
This lentil curry works well served alongside rice or flatbreads. Notes indicate flexibility with spices and broth substitutions to suit dietary preferences or taste. It offers a plant-based, hearty meal that can be adapted with fresh herbs or additional vegetables as desired.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 Cups green lentil washed
- 4 cups vegetable stock 1 L
- 7 oz diced tomatoes 200g
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp ginger minced
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1.5 tsp garam masala
- salt
- 1/3 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup spinach or 2 cups (80g) fresh baby spinach, frozen, thawed, water squeezed out
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients (except the coconut milk and spinach) into your slow cooker and stir them together.
- Cook on high for 4 - 5 hours until lentils are cooked through. Then stir in the coconut milk, add and spinach and cook till wilted.
Notes
- Use reduced-fat coconut milk if you prefer a lighter version of the curry.
- Fresh spinach or arugula can be used instead of frozen, and fresh cilantro adds extra flavor if available.
- Chicken broth may be used instead of vegetable stock for non-vegan options.
- Feel free to vary the spices by adding cumin, paprika, ground coriander, or trying Jamaican curry powder for a different twist.
- To make a soupy lentil dish, increase the amount of chopped tomatoes and stock accordingly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 325 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 325kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 1048mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 860mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 21g | 84% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 5155IU | 103% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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