Spices. Thanks! Don't get me wrong I love the recipe Daniela. The .gov means its official. Reply. im not giving 5stars simply because i modified the recipe slightly for my taste. Thank you so much! So perfect on a drizzly day!! Thanks for a great recipe. Thank you so very much for this recipe!!! Made this for Easter dinner! PS I will be tripling both recipes next time. :) I think this is the 4th rendition Ive seen since being your fan, well done and I hope it works really well for you and your adoring audience! Its fabulous!! I know its in the title, but you can swap out the tofu for cauliflower here if you want. i was thinking of serving a simple green salad with this. Any suggestions? carb 21.5g (fiber 8.8g, sugars 3.8g) . To give it an extra umami flavor, I added in peanut butter and stirred in spinach for a little nutritional boost (kale would also work well). This dish was so delicious and easy to prepare at the end of a busy day. and it was still fabulous! I ad-libbed with some lentils and a can of coconut milk we had on-hand, threw in some curry paste, and voila! Hi Sarah, It worked very well for this recipe. Bring to a light simmer over low to medium heat and cook for 25-30 minutes, uncovered, until lentils are soft and it has thickened up. We will make this again and again, perfectly seasoned and so healthy. Looking forward to trying this soon. Thank you once again, Laura! Very very good. We are limited in our ability to find full fat coconut milk at the moment. GOOD! I thought about doing it but forgot, but I think a squeeze of fresh lime juice on top right before serving would be awesome and thats what Ill do with my next bowl. The easiest is throwing in handfuls of baby spinach thats prewashed and boxed: or you can also add chopped kale or Swiss chard. Thanks so much! Since making it the first time, it is now high rotation on my dinner menu. Highly recommend. The only adjustments Id suggest are: 1) soak lentils overnight before adding so they are soft, and 2) chop the kale small. Worth tracking down for sure. Definitely a keeper :). -L. We made this soup last night! Adding a splash of soy sauce and a bit of brown sugar at the end really enhances the flavor! Hi Susan, Just add them along with the sweet potatoes. And i love how you wrote the recipe. Tonight, for example, I added paneer (not vegan but so yummy) and roasted yams. All Rights Reserved. In fact I use it to show my meat eating friends that vege/vegan food can be yummy, nutritious and filling. Then i let it all sit until it boiled to ensure the lentils were done. Standing ovation from down here in Louisiana! Hi how can I spice it up if its not spicy enough? Five bucks says you're going to look at the recipe and think, No way THIS recipe could be one of the BEST curry recipes. But it is. Curry powder is a British invention (but exists in Australia too) from when we colonised India in the 1800s. I would recommend leaving out the kale and cilantro garnish though. Lite coconut milk is fine. Hi Debbie, I did all the garnishes and I would NOT skip the nigella seeds if you can avoid it. I dont know what it is, but I always end up with something super dry, or mushy, or even burned. It will wilt and cook faster though. Will absolutely make again. Laura, this was incredible!! Add the vegetable stock and stir, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the pot. Stir in coconut milk, fenugreek leaves, lime, brown sugar, salt, cayenne and pepper. Add the tomato sauce, coconut milk and spices and cook for about 5 minutes. Made this recipe tonight. Hi, is this It is also very forgivingI ran out of coconut milk so used less and subbed spinach for the kale and it was still fantastic. Add the coconut milk and kale to the pot and stir. My carnivorous housemate enjoyed it, especially when I told him how the spices and the ginger would help his cold and sore throat. This is seriously delicious and super simple. Huge hit. Thank you for bringing this to my taste buds!!! I used red lentils as they were what I had. I am making for the second time in 2 weeks. All you need to do is blend everything together and freeze it in ice cube trays. Add the chopped garlic, spices, and cook for a further 1 minute, stirring occasionally. So easy and delicious, thank you!!! and get a free eBook with my 25 top recipes. Spicy and sweet quick to make and easy to find substitutes (added chickpeas that needed to be used up and frozen green beans because I had no kale). Im so sorry! Still turned out great. Thank you so much for the marvelous recipe. Turned out just absolutely excellent! i imainge it would be even better if i had all the toppings and my own veggie broth, but the jarred stuff worked well enough. I didnt have any cilantro, but Ill be sure to add it next time. When you add the spices, stir gently for about one minute. The powder gringer was just as tasty. Watch the video! Fortunately, I already had everything on the list except for ginger. Really very unhealthy recipe. THIS is one of the BEST things I have ever tasted. Will post pics on Insta and tag you!! Sounds delicious. Over medium high heat, stir in the coconut milk, Thai red curry paste, tomato paste. Add the sweet potato, vegetable broth, water, shallot, curry paste, garam masala, turmeric, sugar, ginger, salt, garlic, and tomato paste. Hi red lentils instead of brown lentils? Here, though, youll make a vegan custard using coconut milk and cornstarch, getting it nice and thick before you pour it over the bread and bake. Easy, and I mean really easy, spicy. Coconut milk is ideal here but you could use cashew cream, or yes, almond milk or more stock. What a STUNNING recipe. I love it. This recipe is similar to American buttercream; only it uses coconut milk (or cream for added richness and flavor). Thanks so much for this! This vegan lentil curry is absolutely amazing. I'm a vegan cookbook author, recipe developer, and a food blogger for over 10 years. Thanks for all you do. Very simple and easy to follow. Give it another go and maybe leave out the fresh tomatoes altogether? I had no kale but some bok choy in the freezer. Hi Kate, You can subtract about 1.5 cups of the vegetable stock and double the amount of coconut milk if youd like this recipe to be richer. From desserts, to appetizers, mains or sides, there are so many delicious ways of using a good can of coconut milk. This recipe!! I did not have coriander seeds to grind, substituted curry. I prefer the spices ground as I dont enjoy biting into the coriander seeds, but the recipe is perfect. Regards Ian. Also, click over if youre looking for more sweet potato recipes. Creamy coconut milk, protein-packed red lentils, and aromatic herbs and spices combine to create this comforting, satisfying, but totally-good-for-you Creamy Coconut & Red Lentil Curry. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Plus, you get the option of having a bite of the creamy end or a fresh pop of tart berries. (lol that sounded sadder than I intended it to upon re-reading oooops)This sweet potato and coconut milk stew is a glowing shade of orange with vibrant pops of green from kale and cilantro. Well, this recipe is just as rich and creamy. Make sure you keep an eye on the curry, although it doesn't need stirring a lot, when the sauce is reduced, it tends to stick to the pan. I followed the recipe as written and it was way too gingery and soupy. So good! Butternup squash? -L. Hi 5 stars! We cooked this today. I keep messing up this recipe for some reason, my mom will never let me use a 28oz can of tomatoes, she says its too much. Youll have way more balls than sauce. One would normally see 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric for one teaspoon of cumin because turmeric can overpower with an unpleasant flavor. Thanks in advance, Hi Melissa, My sweet potato hating hubby even took seconds! Well, it contains four different kinds of milk, for one thing: coconut, regular, condensed, and heavy cream. I didnt have any sweet potatoes, and we dont eat potatoes, so I skipped them. When we talk to people about delicious ways to eat leafy greens, a curry is one of our top recs because the greens pick up all flavor of the lentil curry! The only change I make is that I like to add small pieces of pumpkin so that I feel like Im eating a vegetable, and slightly bump up the garlic, ginger and salt. ): And, here a few more of our favorite fast and easy dinner recipes: Published on January 8, 2019 / Last updated on October 25, 2021. So warming, so filling, so delicious. Hi! We make homemade naan to serve with it and also add a dollop of plain yogurt at the end for extra creaminess. -L. I didnt have veggie stock so I added chicken stock and I also added an handful of currents and some roasted cashews at the end of simmer so good. I did 1 tsp of red Chili flakes and even for me who is a spice-a-holic it was pretty spicy but the flavors were still to die for!!!! I cant get over how vibrant and fresh this soup is. This coconut lentil curry has it all: its a fast and easy dinner idea thats healthy and full of flavor. I always have spinach on hand and husband doesnt care for the texture & bitterness of kale. We tried this recipe for the first time today, and we absolutely loved it. Made this for meal prep lunches this week and its just so, so good. My email is laura@thefirstmess.com You can increase the spices if you like, but the stew should be fine as-is! I have a fish curry on the blog very similar to this one, and it worked very well. I increased the quantity of lentils to 1 cup, used ~ 3/4 tsp of the Diaspora chile (great spices, great company), no added salt, and collards instead of kale because thats what I had. So looking forward to a bowl of it! This is delicious! Jumbo shrimp in a lightly spiced coconut curry sauce. Frozen spinach would most certainly work. The flavors are insane. I like to use a lot of chopped fresh red chili when cooking. Definitely going on our list of favorites. I cant wait to try more of your recipes thanks! Then I come back to read this and find only in the paragraphs does it mention soaking this juice up with the onions, so opportunity wasted there. Glad you liked it! Just like sweet potato and coconut milk go hand in hand, so do pumpkin and coconut milk. Thanks so much for such a delicious treat during these difficult days during isolation. It has a fairly short ingredient list, so its feasible to make on a weeknight. I absolutely love cooking and baking. Amazing! I used 2 medium to large sweet potatoes and chard. Still no mention about the temperature range to cook in for the final sauce reduction. 2 Medium onions diced is nothing like 600g, is that a typo? Winner of a stew here. Rinse the lentils, then add them to the slow cooker. Or, if you cook the sauce beforehand, just add the chicken at the end, and allow it to cook for 1-2 minutes with the sauce, so it can soak up all the flavours. Thank you. Making a big batch also means that we get lunches for days after. If you are going to try it Id recommend reducing the crushed tomatoes and ginger by half and reducing the water by 1 cup. Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Contact Us, 32 Best Coconut Desserts (+ Easy Recipes), 20 Homemade Almond Milk Ice Cream Recipes, 14. I love it so much that you are making this recipe on a sailboat on the south pacific. I added some toasted coconut for serving with the cilantro . Amazing! This was the first and best lentil curry Ive made. Woah, its so delicious. I used what we had : freah tomatoes, garlic seasoning, serrano pepper, red lentils and a 13 oz can of coconut milk plis avocado oil. Just had it for lunch at Jenns. It's so simple to make that I made you a video so you can see just how easy it will be for you to sit down in front of a big bowl of curry. This was such an amazing and simple recipe!! So far Ive made the vegetable stock found in the link above, which is wonderful, however it only made 4 cups instead of 8. This is another perfect example of delicious, nourishing, big hug type goodness. I have to make it for an event and would love to make it 5 days in advance. Dont worry; its super straightforward. Let me know how it turns out! This has become one of my favourite recipes to make. fat 10.4g (saturated = 9.6g, poly .3g, mono .3g) sooooo freaking good. Your email address will not be published. But we shall try it once chemo is done and good food once again becomes an option. We added kale inside the soup and topped w homemade kale chips! Again for the sauce, medium temperature. I also omitted the chili flakes so that its not spicy for kiddos. Let us know in the comments below. I often add in some veggies (carrots or squash or sweet potato). Thank you :). Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Im so glad you loved it. Though this recipe is dairy-free, it does still include eggs, which means its not vegan-friendly. Canned chickpeas will make this recipe go a lot faster, but if you want to save a little money, feel free to use dried. One more voice chiming in to say this was delicious! It will just be a touch less creamy! So, its not exactly a healthy recipe! Thanks! -L. Oh my goodness your food satisfies my souls in so many ways!!! Im sure they didnt influence the flavor in any negative way. I ate my curry over a fresh spring green salad w chopped fresh fruit and veggies. I had it with some steamed rice and was SO SATISFIED. 2 tablespoons curry powder, 1 teaspoon each: salt and pepper, 14 ounce can coconut milk, 3 ripe mangos Return the sauce to the frying pan then add the chicken and cup of water and stir. Wonderful recipe!! Remove from heat and serve topped with fresh cilantro over brown rice, quinoa, or on its own. LIVESTRONG's active community can help you stay healthy and live a balanced daily lifestyle. The only thing I would do different is brown the potatoes a bit more before adding the broth. Due to the limited shopping the market was picked cleaned. Looking forward to making it! We are sorry that this post was not useful for you! Wondering what you would recommend for a crock pot? This soup is a fantastic blend of savory, sweet, and just the right amount of spicy. How to store, freeze & reheat this stew. (The tofu will bind the mixture and oil will keep them from drying out.) Add the coconut milk and kale to the pot and stir. 2 Ratings Save. So quick to prepare and SOOO GOOD, Ill def be making this one again! 19 Delicious Ways to Enjoy Red Lentils. Very Tasty, I left the chili out as my body is both Chili and Tomato Intolerant. I must make this once a week: its colorful, tasty, and ready to eat in just 40 minutes. We eat seafood, so I added shrimp with the chard and was out of lentils so used some chick peasdelicious! Certain lentils absorb more water than others. I dont provide calorie counts on my recipes. The proportion was perfect. Its soooo good, I will make it again soon and double it to make sure theres left overs. this is a real comfort meal! Hi Rachel, This recipe is an A+. Its also great for those allergic to almonds and needing a nut milk alternative. I made it exactly as written except I added a little homemade red curry paste. On high heat, bring lentils and fennel seeds to a boil in a small pot with 3 cups water. How would this work with white potatoes instead of sweet potatoes? I recommended trying the recipe as is and then adjusting to your liking once you see how they taste. This unusual dessert is equal parts creamy, sweet, and chewy, thanks to the banana, coconut milk, and tapioca pearls. But did you know you can actually make most of them at home for a fraction of the cost? The extra chili flakes added at the end make a big difference, imo. Add turmeric ( root, or ground) saut 1 more minute. Youll have leftover balls and will want to have sauce to go with the next day and there will be none. Please check out my response to Lynn who asked the same question! Omg this is delicious an very easy to make. I just made this! I didnt have kale, so I substituted spinach the first time, and tonight I did a mix of arugula and spinach. Subbed butternut squash and red lentils and immersion blended a little to cream it all up a bit. Im sure it tastes great because its basically curry. Just dont use too much! Drain well. Receive free weekly recipes & inspiration! My changes: due to health concerns, I am omitting salt from recipes. Hands down my favorite. Add the tomato puree; stir and simmer until smooth. Both substitutions worked out fine. Searing the chicken beforehand is optional, but I think it adds to the flavour, so I highly recommend it. The coconut does provide a lot of our flavour here, but you could definitely use olive oil for the sauting part. I love how you list the needed ingredients for each step. For reals. Excellent combination of flavors. I was so sad when the leftovers were gone. You can follow the recipe as it is written. As a family we are trying to eat healthier and eat more vegetarian so happy to get yummy recipes. Thanks!! Try these coconut milk recipes for a unique flavor spin on your favorites! When I get all ingredients I will make this recipe. WOW this was so easy and soooo good. Cook the onions, garlic and ginger in the coconut oil for 6-7 minutes over medium heat, stirring often. Thai curry paste has beautifully fresh flavors: garlic, lemongrass, and ginger to make whipping up curry recipes a breeze. So delicious! If I make it again I would use one half to one third of the amount of ginger called for here. With the coconnut milk, if I was to substitute this with almond milk, what is the quantity I will need (as the recipe just says 1 can)? So, at the end I added the thawed lentils and bok choy. Anything-You-Have Coconut Curry Soup. It can work that way too. Or more vegetable stock? Thanks, your soups are ridiculously good. Hope you enjoy! Youll use canned tomatoes to speed things up, and the most you need to do here is babysit the pot. As I was preparing it, I was thinking about all the things I would change when I made it the next time. posted by Kristen Stevens on July 10, 2016, Hi, I'm Kristen! Hi! This recipe is bananas! 1 bunch kale leaves, stems and inner ribs discarded, leaves coarsely chopped Since the chicken is already cooked, you can just add it at the same time you add the coconut milk and chopped tomatoes, and cook in the same way. This stuff is pretty strong. Thank you for sharing these excellent recipes with us Laura! Its clear why. ( Awesome food ). 1 tablespoon each: cumin seeds and coriander seeds. For the lightest option of all, I also tested this using chicken broth instead of coconut milk and still very much enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing this dish with us! Your recipe looks fantastic ! Butternut squash is a perfect sub for sweet potato. I mean, it's stinkin' hot in India and peeps eat curry there all the time. I have made this many times for my family of 10 and its always been a hit!! Thank you for the recipe, and I also love the format of ingredients under the steps! Served with naan bread over rice with a side of Mango chutney. The collards come out really silky, which is nice. Coconut Milk: Both light and full-fat coconut milk work well. -L, Hello, I am just about to cook this as per your directions. But will be doing this exact recipe many times in my future!! This was so flavourful and filling I ate it five days in a row last week without getting sick of it, and saved the last portion in the freezer for a future night when I want a comforting and healthy meal. It works in the instapot! . I served it with Naan bread and white rice. But I have a question : Should I cook the lentilles and the sweet potato before to put them in the pot ? (If using prewashed baby spinach, you can skip this step.) I always knew they were good for us; I just never enjoyed the texture too much. Once you take out all of these things here, there isnt much of the recipe left to go on. I dont know who you are, who you wit, or what you came to the planet to do, but this right here.baybay, you did this. It's simple, exotic, spicy, tasty, creamy and has an intense coconut flavor. Have made this twice now and love it, its gone into regular dinner rotation! LIVESTRONG offers trusted health information and health news on diseases, symptoms, drugs, treatments and more. OK, this is delicious. Yes, if you have leftovers, just leave the curry to cool completely first, then transfer it to a tupperware, and freeze. sooooo freaking good. There should not be any searing juices left at all- cook the chicken in batches if necessary. Thanks again for this recipe and so many others we have enjoyed over the time I have been following you. 11/10. This was super delicious. 2 inch piece of ginger renders the soup a ginger soup. Only asking as I have some spinach on hand that i need too use up but can easily use kale too if the flavor is a better complement, Hi Allison! -L. I have made this every week for a month now. I was alerted to this recipe on facebook. A new favourite. Served with Nigella seeds (they even sell them at Whole Foods now), lime, and as I had no cilantro, used pomegranate seeds (had one laying around) over sweet (sticky) rice. Thats delicious! Let me know if you tried it out! This is my absolutely favorite lentil soup recipe! Honestly, this is our favorite recipe! Yes, absolutely. The sweetness level was just right. Was it a pop-up style ad? The sweet potatoes were too soft for me, so next time I will try 8 minutes. Theres a lot of mellow and sweet flavours happening with this stew, so it can take quite a bit. I made it with brown rice to stretch it and its a hit. It was excellent. i used The recipe is made in one pot on the stovetop. Step 1. They will make the finished stew thicker and creamier. Loved this healthy, easy weeknight meal. Serve the sweet potato and coconut milk stew hot with chopped cilantro, extra chili flakes, lime wedges, and Nigella seeds (if using). I love making it with homemade vegetable stock, but its not necessary. 2. Cooked Lentils and cooked quinoa are mixed with cilantro, garlic and spices. 1 cup brown lentils; 1/2 yellow onion, diced; 1 (15 ounce) can coconut milk; 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth; 2 teaspoons curry powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground corriander; 1 teaspoon granulated garlic; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; Optional garnish: chopped cashews, fresh cilantro Oh, such a great idea for a soup. We didnt have lentils sonwe used garbanzo beans and it was delicious. I dont like too much heat, especially on warm days but this was just perfect, even with the cayenne. Yum! Thanks as always! And its economical, healthy, pretty, and easy to make. The flavor is just so lovely. I cooked them in a bit of avocado oil in a frying pan, pressing down on the dough as it cooked. Visit LIVESTRONG as your one-stop resource I used canned garbanzo beans instead of lentils, and frozen spinach instead of kale. A healthy, seasonal, whole foods recipe blog to nurture body, mind and spirit. I loved this meal so much. Chard or mustard greens would also be delicious in place of the kale. Ive been seeking an easy yet delicious and nutritious red lentil curry recipe and this hits the spot!! Thank you for sharing this recipe :)))). Keywords: Coconut Lentil Curry, Lentil Curry, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Healthy Dinner Ideas, Healthy Dinner Recipe, Tag @acouplecooks on Instagram and hashtag it #acouplecooks. Whatever your lifestyle, Freshlys got you coveredwith gluten-free, dairy-free, plant-based, carb-smart, and calorie-conscious meal options! In your largest skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Everybody loves it. Havent made this all summer and am sitting here enjoying my first pot of this deliciousness for the season! This recipe is delicious!! And you can use the same amount of ground spice as the recipe calls for. Do not refreeze any food that has already been frozen previously though. Or should I put them in as you said and put some water so they can be cooked ? Hi Amie, I know that were still in for at least another 6 weeks of deep cold and grey days here. Add the remaining lentils, salt, granulated garlic, chopped cilantroto the bowl and mix well. The only difference was that I reduced the garlic and only added 8 cloves of garlic instead of 10-12 cloves (or 20-22 for doubling). It should be fine! Its SO incredibly wonderful!! Just look at how adorable that thing is! Thanks. And its all-natural, too! A cozy, hearty, and flavorful dinner. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 35-40 minutes, or until the lentils are soft. The ad completely obstructs my view and its very difficult to find the x to close the ad window. It sounds like the stock reduced a bit extra, but thats okay and a natural process with stock-making. I reduce the lentils to 1 cup for a thinner dahl. Lentils had just the right texture to them and its appropriately saucy. -L, yum! It is such a cozy dish :D, Omg, I made this tonight and it is perhaps the best stew Ive ever made. Required fields are marked *. I made this tonight but tweaked a bit like so many others. What kind of bread is that in the photo? Using a slow cooker will leave you with such a great texture, but it does take a little longer. -L. Thank you for the recipe. wow great flavours !!! It did come out really good. Also, you dont need to make tofu balls if you dont have the time. Thank you for this lovely recipe. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the cilantro. Seriously good stuff! Guess its time to make it again, exactly as written. Peel and chop the onion, add the remaining oil to the same pan, and gently fry the onion until soft. Gonna make this tomorrow, easy to prepare and sure yummy. You already know: I always recommend making your own vegetable stock. Also love using the same coconut milk/spices mix for other meals (like chicken etc) SO GOOD. I followed the recommendation of other reviewers and doubled the sauceyum! Copyright 2020 InsanelyGoodRecipes.com Quick & Easy Recipes Indian Chicken Curry with Coconut Milk, a quick and easy recipe that is ready in about 30 minutes. But theres nothing like a bowl of creamy oats to start your day. YUMMY! We served Trader Joes zhoug, pepitas, and cilantro on the side, and it was so delicious. Thanks again this! I would do 1/4 teaspoon turmeric. I replaced a small amount of the sweet potato with chunks of carrot and used green lentils instead of brown, just because that was what I had. Thanks for letting us know how you made it in the Instant Pot! Those Diaspora Co. spices really do make a difference :) A nice vegan alternative is, of course, coconut milk. So much nicer than regular kale. This stew will keep up to 5 days in a sealed container in the fridge. Enter Code WELL25SPE, Easy Butter Chicken Recipe (Indian Style), Mary Berry's Moist Lemon Drizzle Cake Recipe, Healthy Banana Muffins for Kids (No Sugar). Im going to keep on trying and making adjustments till I ace it. It was super yummo. Adding to my favorite soup list. Would lite coconut milk work? I made it 3 days ago and think Im going to make it again this week. I think any substitutions will be fine. Saute the onions, stirring occasionally, until translucent and quite soft, about 5 minutes. Made with coconut milk, fresh spices and veggies! Season the sweet potato and coconut milk stew again with salt and pepper. Absolutely LOVE this recipe! I was worried about the spiciness so I only put a half teaspoon of cayenne, but after I added the coconut milk I could hardly taste that spice so I will be adding at least a teaspoon if not more next time. Thanks, this is the BEST way to show your support. The recipe calls for full fat coconut milk. My go-to lentil recipe. The sight of a fresh snowfall is, yes, beautiful, but also? Thanks. Thanks for a great recipe! Delicious! I stick to bland diets. I would recommend adding the kale to it upon re-heating if you can, just to avoid that super overcooked grey-ish coloured kale :) Can this be frozen? This recipe calls for maple syrup, cardamom, and almond extract, but I like brown sugar and vanilla. Made it in the Instant Pot, High Pressure for 15 min, coconut milk and spinach added after natural pressure release. You could substitute COOKED chickpeas in this recipe 100%. When I make smoothies, I like them to be thick and creamy, which usually involves milk (or ice cream if Im feeling extravagant). Thank you for creating the most delicious recipes. Crushed tomatoes replace fresh tomatoes (so I can be lazy and not blend them), Harder to find mung beans take a hike and are replaced with, Cherry tomatoes get thrown in during the last few minutes of cooking (because heck, why not? Add all the spices (curry paste, garam masala, curry powder, turmeric, cayenne, sugar, garlic, ginger) and stir fry for 1-2 minutes. Take a peak at this Ginger Sweet Potato Coconut Milk one and my Cauliflower and Sweet Potato Chowder. Keep up the good work! cardamom, and almond extract, but I like brown sugar and vanilla. This soup is definitely being added to our list of favorite foods! This was so good! Pre-heat oven to 400F. You can alsoFOLLOW MEonFACEBOOK, andPINTERESTto see more delicious food and what Im getting up to. Eat all 5 of your 5-a-day in one delicious curry, served with brown rice and lentils. Or, you could use whipped coconut cream in place of regular whipped cream. It takes less than an hour (mostly hands-off time) to make and is packed full of delicious Indian flavors. This! Otherwise cayenne pepper or powdered chilli can be added to taste. SO delicious, warming and cozy. Sooo good! Youll start by rinsing the rice until the water runs mostly clear. Or am I just adding half cup of dry lentils to recipe? I cant wait to eat the leftovers. Cover, turn heat to low, simmer 15 minutes, turn heat off, leave covered. Now I will be making it today on our sailboat in the South Pacific. Eat a smaller amount to begin with to make sure your tummy can handle it. The result was truly sooo satisfying. Recipes are a guide more than anything at least to me they are. x. I wish I had read the recipe through before I started cooking. No Kale but spinach was a great substitute because I love it. The food and photography are all so beautiful. This coconut lentil curry recipe is ridiculously simple to make. Very hearty and healthy. Would this recipe work with black lentils? I am not one who revisits recipes often, but this is a new staple. Oh no! -L. This was beyond delicious!! As much as I love homemade curry, when Im in a rush, Im more than happy to take a shortcut and use curry paste (and even when Im not in a rush!). A secret ingredient: Thai curry paste. Thank you! Roasted carrots would work great as well. Can I use red lentils? We use them often here on the blog- so they wont go to waste! You could simply reduce the amount of chili flakes or even use a dash of hot sauce instead to bring the heat level down! Omg this was truly delicious, thank you so much for sharing. Other than coconut milk, there are three ingredients here that you may not have at home but that are essential. Butternut squash and coconut milk combine with the lentils to make a hearty vegetarian dish. This stew. How long can this be stored in the fridge? Will definitely make it again. Can I use red lentils? New York winters are abysmal, damp and grey. -L. Thanks, Laura. I used Swiss chard instead of kale and pureed half of the sweet potato mixture before adding the greens and coconut milk because I like creamy soups. I made your stew on a rainy Friday afternoon, starting with your lovely stock recipe. Made this last night. Good recipe.I added 2 tablespoons of Thai red curry paste for heat. If you prefer your soup with a bit of texture, try scooping some out before you blitz it. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This recipe tastes amazing. So delicious, thank you for posting! 9. So I rolled it out into little disks and cooked the disks in a bit of avocado oil in a hot frying pan, pressing the dough into the pan as it cooked. Thanks, My new favourite, cozy, warming recipe! Had to have a 2nd helping. I followed the directions exactly. 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