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golden coconut curry lentil stew
👨🍳 Chefy Tip:
Serves
4
Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Difficulty
Easy
Cost
Budget-Friendly
Calories
320
Carbs
42g
Protein
14g
Fat
14g
Flavor Profile
🌶️ Warm and mildly spicy from curry powder
🥥 Creamy and slightly sweet with coconut milk
🧄 Deep and savory with garlic and onions
🍅 Tangy and bright from tomatoes
🌿 Earthy with hints of cumin and turmeric
Ingredients
🥥 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
🥣 1 cup dried lentils, rinsed
🧅 1 small onion, diced
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🛢️ 1 tbsp olive oil
🌶️ 1 tbsp curry powder
🧂 1/2 tsp sea salt
🍅 1 cup diced tomatoes
🌿 1/2 tsp ground cumin
🌿 1/4 tsp turmeric
🥣 3 cups vegetable broth
🍋 Juice of 1/2 lime
🌿 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
Shop ingredientsInstructions
01
Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until soft. Stir in curry powder, cumin, turmeric, and salt, cooking 1 minute.
02
Add lentils, tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook 25-30 minutes until lentils are tender.
03
Stir in coconut milk and lime juice, simmer 5 more minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
🧬 Food Science
Lentils have been cultivated for over 9,000 years, making them one of the oldest domesticated crops. Turmeric contains curcumin, a compound known for its powerful anti-inflammatory properties.
Pair It
🥂 An iced chai tea or sparkling water with lime balances the spices.
🍽️ Pair with roasted cauliflower for extra texture, or serve with sliced cucumber for a cooling contrast.