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red lentil curry topped with pepper flakes and fresh parsley
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Cozy Homemade Lentil Curry for Beginners

Easy red lentil curry recipe that’s creamy, flavorful, and perfect served with homemade naan bread. A comforting and simple weeknight meal.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 1301kcal
Author Savory Thoughts

Equipment

  • Saucepan

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Red Lentils
  • 2 ½ Tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 1 Cup Mirepoix
  • 6 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 Tbsp. Ginger Powder
  • 1 Tsp. Red Pepper Flakes more if needed or to taste
  • 1 Tbsp. Curry Powder
  • 1 ½ Tbsp. Delmas Seasoning
  • 1 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 Tsp. Saint Marc Seasoning
  • 1 Tsp. Turmeric Powder
  • 1 ½ Cups Broth Vegetable, Chicken, Or Beef; I used low sodium beef broth
  • 4 Tbsp. Tomato Paste
  • 13.5 Fl Oz Can Coconut Milk
  • A Few Sprigs of Chopped Fresh Parsley; and more for garnish
  • Lemon Wedge Optional

Instructions

  • Over medium heat, warm the oil in a saucepan. In a small food processor, finely grind the mirepoix and garlic, then add the mixture to the hot oil. Stir in the ginger powder, red pepper flakes, curry powder, and turmeric until well combined.
    Add the tomato paste and mix thoroughly; the mixture should look thick and slightly pasty. Pour in ¼ cup of broth, increase the heat to medium-high, and stir well.
    red lentil curry topped fresh parsley
  • Once the mixture begins to sizzle, add the remaining 1¼ cups of broth, followed by the coconut milk, lentils, and chopped parsley (reserve a little for garnish).
    Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and let simmer for 15–20 minutes or until the lentils are soft, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Serve over a bed of white rice and finish with chopped parsley and a drizzle of lemon juice, if desired.
    red lentil curry topped with pepper flakes and fresh parsley and parsley

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Calories are estimated per serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 6servings | Calories: 1301kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 78g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 509mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 65g | Vitamin A: 111IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 22mg