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Vegetarian Recipes

Lentil Curry

This Coconut Lentil Curry can be made in an Instant Pot in about 30 minutes or on the stovetop. Infused with fragrant Indian spices, this recipe is not only delicious, it is is vegan and gluten free! Serve it over a bed of spinach, basmati rice or with homemade naan bread!

Ingreadient

  • 1–2 tablespoons coconut oil, or ghee(ghee tastes best)
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 6 garlic cloves, rough chopped ( 3–4 tablespoons)
  • 2 tablespoons ginger root, finely chopped
  • 2 cups carrots, diced (or sub 1 cup celery)
  • 1 tablespoon cumin (seeds or ground)
  • 2 teaspoons coriander ( seeds or ground)
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric ( or 1 tablespoon fresh grated)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika (not smoked, or sub chili powder)
  • 2 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves (optional, but elevates)
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4–3/4 teaspoon cayenne (or chili flakes) more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste ( or add 1 small-medium diced tomato)
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup brown lentils (or large green- do not use split)
  • 13.5 ounce can coconut milk (ADD AFTER YOU COOK THE LENTILS)

Direction

    1. Set Instant Pot to the Saute function, heat the oil and saute the onion, until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger and carrots, saute 3 more minutes, stirring.  Add all the spices, salt and tomato paste, stir for 1 minute. Add the water and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
    2. Add the brown lentils, give a stir and pressure cook on high for 10 minutes. If using other lentils, see notes. Manually release!
    3. Stir in the coconut milk.
    4. At this point, if you wanted, you could also add other veggies- peas, cauliflower, or a handful of spinach to wilt.
    5. Re-taste for salt, adding more if necessary (especially if adding a lot of veggies)  and add more Garam Masala to taste, or chili flakes. If it seems watery, saute or keep on warm, uncovered for a bit. The Coconut Lentil Curry will also thicken slightly as it cools.
    6. Serve over a bed of baby spinach, over basmati rice (or both) or with homemade Naan.
    7. To make the Turmeric Coconut Chips, heat a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add ¼ cup coconut flakes and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon ground turmeric. Dry fry for a couple of minutes, stirring constantly until fragrant and lightly toasted.  Turn off heat.  These are too easy to burn, so don’t walk away!
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