Vegan Red Lentil Curry { Step by Step }

Vegan Red Lentil Curry { Step by Step }

from sandhyahariharan.co.uk
45 min

Make this quick and easy Vegan red lentil curry for a delicious midweek meal. Its healthy, comforting and tastes great with steamed rice and flatbread.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup red Lentils (190 g masoor dal)
  • 3 cup stock (710ml )
  • 1 can diced tomato (400g)
  • 1 can coconut milk (400ml)
  • 2 tsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp cumin Seeds
  • 1 small onion (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 inch ginger (grated)
  • 1 green chilies (optional)
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp chilli powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • salt to taste
  • juice of 1/2 Lemon
  • 2-3 Tbsp coriander leaves

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat coconut oil in a pan, add cumin seeds and allow the seeds to pop.

  2. 2

    Now add onion, ginger, garlic, sliced green chilli and saute for 1 min.

  3. 3

    Add the spice powders and saute for 1 minute to mix well into the onion masala.

  4. 4

    Add the tomato and stir to mix well with the onion and spices.

  5. 5

    Now add red lentils, stock, cover, and cook for 25-30 minutes.

  6. 6

    Stir in coconut milk, cover, and cook for another 8-10 minutes.

  7. 7

    Squeeze in lemon juice, sprinkle coriander leaves and serve hot.