Name: Creamy Coconut Lentil Curry (vegan, gluten free)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Cuisine du monde
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2-3 (about 9 oz / 250g) carrots, sliced; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon coriander seeds; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 can (28 oz / 793g) crushed tomatoes; 2 Tablespoons fresh ginger, grated; 1 teaspoon turmeric (or curry powder); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup (200g) dried green lentils; 1 can (15oz / 425g) coconut milk, full-fat; 3 cups (75 cl) water

Creamy Coconut Lentil Curry (vegan, gluten free)

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Creamy Coconut Lentil Curry - Curry crémeux de lentilles au lait de coco

Author: Delphine Fortin
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 45 mins
Total Time: 1 hour 15 mins
Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Category: Savory
Cuisine: Cuisine du monde

This hearty, fragrant and healthy lentil curry in a creamy coconut milk sauce is naturally vegan and gluten free. Serve with a side of white rice spiced with cardamom.

Ingredients

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2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2–3 (about 9 oz / 250g) carrots, sliced
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (28 oz / 793g) crushed tomatoes
2 Tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon turmeric (or curry powder)
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (200g) dried green lentils
1 can (15oz / 425g) coconut milk, full-fat
3 cups (75 cl) water

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, and cook until slightly golden. Add the cumin and coriander seeds and cook for 1 more minute, stirring often. Add the garlic and cook for 1 last minute.
Pour the can of crushed tomatoes and add the ginger, turmeric, salt. Stir well and cook for a few minutes.
Add the lentils, 3 cups of water, and bring to boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot and let simmer for about 40-45 minutes stirring occasionally, until lentils are soft and carrots cooked through. Add a little bit of water if the preparation becomes too dry.
Once cooked through, add the coconut milk and bring the pot back to a simmer for a few minutes. Serve immediately, with white rice and fresh cilantro.