Green Lentil Curry

Green Lentil Curry with green or brown lentils, coconut milk and simple Indian spices. Cook on a stove, in slow cooker or Instant Pot, or make a freezer meal.

Author: Olena of ifoodreal.com

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Yield: 6 servings 1x

Category: Dinner

Method: Stove, Instant Pot or Slow Cooker

Cuisine: Indian

INGREDIENTS 

1 large onion, finely chopped

6 garlic cloves, crushed

1 tsp coconut oil

1 tsp turmeric

1/2 tsp coriander, ground

1 tsp curry powder

1 tsp cumin

1 1/4 tsp salt

14 oz can coconut milk, full fat

6 oz can tomato paste

2 cups green lentils, uncooked & rinsed

3 cups water

Cilantro and/or green onions, for garnish

Greek yogurt and avocado, for serving

STEPS

1. Stovetop: Preheat dutch oven or heavy bottom medium pot on low-medium heat and swirl oil to coat. Add onion and garlic, cook until golden brown (5 minutes), stirring occasionally. Add turmeric, coriander, curry powder, cumin and salt; cook for another 30 seconds, stirring frequently.
2. Add coconut milk, tomato paste, water, lentils and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, cover and cook on low for 45 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
3. Slow Cooker: Preheat small skillet on low-medium heat and swirl oil to coat. Add onion and garlic, cook until golden brown (5 minutes), stirring occasionally. Add turmeric, coriander, curry powder, cumin and salt; cook for another 30 seconds, stirring frequently.
4. Transfer to a slow cooker and add coconut milk, tomato paste, water and green lentils. Stir to combine, cover and cook on High for at least 3 – 4 hours or on Low for 6 – 8 hours.
5. Instant Pot: In Instant Pot, add ingredients in exact same order: onion, garlic, turmeric, coriander, curry powder, cumin, salt, green lentils, water, coconut milk and tomato paste. Do not stir!
6. Cover, set pressure valve to Sealing and press Pressure Cooking on High for 25 minutes. After do Quick Release to release the pressure by turning the valve to Venting.
7. Serve hot garnished with cilantro/green onions.

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