Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Lentil and Vegetable Curry Recipe.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon of coconut oil
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tablespoon of grated ginger
1 tablespoon of curry powder
1 teaspoon of ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon of ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
1 cup of dried lentils, rinsed and drained
2 cups of vegetable broth
1 cup of coconut milk
2 cups of mixed vegetables (e.g., carrots, bell peppers, broccoli)
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Cooked brown rice or quinoa, for serving

Recipe Instructions:

In a large pot, heat the coconut oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the pot. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
Stir in the curry powder, ground cumin, ground turmeric, and cayenne pepper (if using), toasting the spices for a minute or two.
Add the rinsed lentils, vegetable broth, and coconut milk to the pot. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
Add the mixed vegetables to the pot and continue cooking for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the vegetables are cooked to your liking.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the lentil and vegetable curry over cooked brown rice or quinoa, garnished with fresh cilantro.

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