YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Creamy Coconut Red Lentil Curry
Enjoy a velvety, aromatic curry where hearty red lentils are simmered in a light coconut milk sauce with warming spices, tender tomatoes, and fresh spinach. This dish offers a comforting balance of creaminess and zest, making it a perfect go-to meal for dinner that nourishes both body and soul.
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup dry red lentils (100g)
1/3 cup light coconut milk (80g)
1/3 cup canned chickpeas, drained (55g)
1/2 medium diced onion (55g)
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp grated fresh ginger
1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes (120g)
1 cup fresh spinach (30g)
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1/2 tsp curry powder
Salt and pepper to taste
PREPARATION
Rinse the red lentils thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear.
In a medium saucepan, heat a splash of water or a small amount of oil over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion until translucent, then add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for another minute until fragrant.
Stir in the ground cumin, turmeric, and curry powder, allowing the spices to bloom for about 30 seconds.
Add the rinsed red lentils, diced tomatoes, and light coconut milk to the saucepan. Pour in about 1 cup of water to help the lentils cook evenly.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and the curry has thickened. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
In the last 5 minutes of cooking, fold in the drained chickpeas and fresh spinach. Allow the spinach to wilt and the chickpeas to warm through.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, and adjust spices if needed.
Serve hot, and enjoy your comforting, protein-packed coconut red lentil curry.