Description
One-Pot Lentil and Vegetable Curry is a heartwarming dish that combines the earthiness of lentils with vibrant vegetables and aromatic spices. This easy-to-make curry is perfect for cozy dinners or impressing friends, delivering a delightful flavor experience in just one pot. Packed with nutrients and adaptable to your pantry staples, this recipe will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup green or brown lentils
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 2 cups seasonal vegetables (carrots, bell peppers, spinach)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion in oil until translucent. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for another minute.
- Stir in the chopped vegetables and cook for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add lentils along with cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala; mix well to coat.
- Pour in coconut milk and vegetable broth; bring to a simmer and cook for 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the curry before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg