Savory Vegetable and Lentil Curry
This warming lentil and vegetable curry is richly spiced and comes together in one pot using affordable ingredients that deliver incredible depth of flavor. It is a hearty and complete meal that proves eating well on a tight budget is absolutely achievable every single day.
A richly spiced one-pot lentil and vegetable curry that is filling, nutritious, and costs well under two dollars per serving.
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Instructions
Saute Onion and Spices
Heat a large pot over medium heat with a small drizzle of oil. Add the diced onion and cook for 6 minutes until golden and soft. Add the curry powder and stir constantly for 90 seconds to bloom the spices in the oil and onion until deeply fragrant.
Add Carrots and Lentils
Add the diced carrots and rinsed red lentils to the pot and stir to coat them in the spiced onion mixture. Pour in the coconut milk or diced tomatoes and the three cups of water. Stir everything together well.
Simmer Until Tender
Bring the curry to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until the lentils have completely broken down and the carrots are tender. The curry will thicken naturally as the lentils dissolve.
Season and Serve
Taste the curry and season generously with salt. If it is too thick, stir in a splash of water to loosen it. Serve hot over steamed rice or with warmed flatbread for a complete and filling meal.
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