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Red Lentil Coconut Curry

A creamy red lentil and coconut curry built entirely from pantry staples. One pot, thirty minutes, and enough for leftovers on Thursday.

Red Lentil Coconut Curry
30 min
480 cal
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic + thumb of ginger
  • 2 tsp curry powder, 1 tsp ground cumin
  • Lime, coriander and rice to serve

Method

  1. 1Soften the onion in a little oil, then add garlic, ginger and spices and fry until fragrant.
  2. 2Stir in the lentils, tomatoes and coconut milk with a cup of water.
  3. 3Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring now and then, until the lentils collapse into a thick curry.
  4. 4Season well, finish with lime juice and coriander, and serve over rice.
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