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IndianVegan red lentil curry

Serves 4 | Prep 10 mins | Cook 35 mins

This Vegan Red Lentil Curry is a fan favorite and the BEST lentil curry you will ever try! It’s easy and quick, making it a perfect weeknight dinner! Plus, it’s creamy and indulgent but made with wholesome vegan ingredients!

Source: rainbowplantlife.com

Ingredients

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1 tbsp refined or virgin coconut oil, or a neutral-flavored oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 inches piece of fresh ginger, peeled and minced or grated
1 tbsp minced fresh turmeric, or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1-2 Serrano peppers, diced
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp ground coriander
½ tsp Indian red chili powder (if you only have regular chili powder, which is a blend, use 1 teaspoon)
2 tsp curry powder
1 tsp garam masala
Kosher salt or sea salt to taste
Freshly cracked black pepper to taste, to taste
190 g red lentils, or split red lentils (the split variety will cook a bit quicker)
500 ml low-sodium vegetable broth
1x 400 g can crushed tomatoes
1x 400 ml can full-fat coconut milk
3 tbsp unsweetened creamy almond butter
½ a small lemon, juiced
8 g fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
For serving: Basmati or Jasmine rice and Indian flatbread such as roti, paratha, or naan

Instructions

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Rinse the lentils in cold water until the water runs clear.
Heat a large, deep skillet or large saucepan over medium-high heat and add the coconut oil. Once the oil is shimmering, add the garlic, ginger, fresh turmeric (if using), and Serrano pepper and cook for , stirring frequently to prevent garlic from burning.
Add the cumin, coriander, chili powder, curry powder, garam masala, salt, and black pepper to taste, and cook for until fragrant, tossing frequently to prevent burning. If using ground turmeric instead of fresh turmeric, add the ground turmeric now, along the the rest of the spices.
Pour in the vegetable broth, and use a wooden spoon or spatula to scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the pot. Add in the lentils and the crushed tomatoes and mix well. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan with a lid. Simmer for , or until the lentils are cooked through and have mostly softened. If you find that the lentils are not quite soft after 25 minutes, add a few spoons more of broth or water and cook for another .
Remove the lid and stir in the coconut milk, almond butter, along with salt and pepper to taste. Continue cooking on low heat, uncovered for , until the curry has thickened and is creamy.
Finally, stir in the lemon juice and cilantro, and turn off the heat. If you want your lentils to even creamier and more on the puréed side, use an immersion blender to lightly purée the curry.
Serve the curry with rice and/or Indian flatbread and garnish with additional cilantro. Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories 571 kcal	28.6%
Total Fat 32 g	41.0%
Saturated Fat 22 g	110.0%
Carbohydrates 45 g	16.4%
Dietary Fibre 19 g	67.9%
Sugars 7 g	14.0%
Protein 19 g	38.0%
Sodium 0.16 g	7.0%

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