Vegan Lentil Curry

An easy dinner that can be thrown together in less than half an hour. This Vegan Lentil Curry is packed with vegetables, and makes loads. Warm up some naan bread and enjoy.

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• Introduction

• Before we Get Started

• Ingredients

• Method

• Spruce it Up

Introduction

Curries have always held a special place in my heart. They’re always my go-to when I’m running out of groceries and need something that tastes great and makes a ton. Here’s what you’ll need to make a curry any day of the week:

• Diced Tomatoes

• Coconut Milk

• Spices

• Onions

• Garlic

• Any vegetables you have in the fridge

I always have onions and garlic in the pantry, and I’ll usually use carrots, mushrooms, and bell peppers. Other vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, and peas will only make your curry better. This is a great way to add a bunch of healthy ingredients to a dish without it tasting like you’ve added a bunch of healthy ingredients to it.

Make some rice, add a few ladles of your curry on top, and grab some naan bread for a perfect Indian dinner. The best part is, you’ll barely put a dent in how much you’ve made.

Indian food is my favourite - I'm opting for Indian takeout every time we pick up the phone to order. But I always had one problem when making it at home. It doesn’t taste genuine. The secret to this dish is all in the spices. They add tons of flavour and it’ll make your dish indistinguishable from the real deal. Opt for cumin, curry powder, chili powder, and garam masala.

Check out the Spruce it Up section for ideas on how to take this dish to the next level.

Before we Get Started

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Total Time: 25 Minutes

Yield: 6 Servings

Ingredients

• 14oz Diced Tomatoes

• 1 can Coconut Milk

• 1 Red Onion

• 3 cloves Garlic

• 1/2 cup Peas

  • I use frozen.

• 1 head Broccoli

• 2 Carrots

• 1 can Lentils

• 1 Bell Pepper

• 150g Mushrooms

• 1.5 tbsp Curry Powder

• 1.5 tsp. Cumin

• 1.5 tsp. Garam Masala

• 1 tbsp. Chili Powder

Method

1. If you’re making rice, begin cooking it following the ingredients on the package.

   • Once it has finished cooking, take the pot off the heat.

2. While your rice is cooking, preheat a large pot over medium heat, with oil. Finely dice your onion and garlic. Chop your carrots into small cubes. Add to the pot, with a pinch of salt. Give it a stir every once in a while.

3. Cut the head of broccoli into small florets and dice your bell pepper, then add them to the pot once the onions have turned translucent.

4. While your broccoli and pepper is cooking, slice your mushrooms and add them to the pot, as well as the frozen peas.

5. Drain and rinse your lentils, and add to the pot. Then, add your spices. Mix thoroughly to coat all the ingredients.

6. Add your coconut milk and your diced tomatoes, and stir. Bring to a boil and turn the heat down to medium. Allow it to cook down for about 5 minutes.

7. Have a taste, and add salt if needed.

8. Add your rice and a big scoop of curry to a bowl.

9. Enjoy.

Spruce it Up

• If a vegetable you like isn’t in this recipe, add it. Use this as a framework for building your own curries.

• Naan bread is the perfect addition to curry,

• Cilantro goes great as well

• Add some red chili flakes for some spice.