Name: Easy creamy coconut and red lentil dhal curry recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 1 heaped tbsp minced garlic; 2 heaped tsp minced ginger; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 red onion, chopped finely; 1 tsp powdered turmeric; Coriander, to sprinkle; 1 tsp chilli powder; 1-2 tbsp curry powder; Cracked pepper, to taste; Salt, to taste; 2 cups red lentils, washed until the water runs clear; 2 1/2 cups Massel Vegetable Liquid Stock; 6 tomatoes, diced; 1 can coconut cream; Naans or flatbreads, to serve

by Lindy Lawler Last updated on 10/01/2021

Found a packet of lentils and a can of coconut cream in your pantry? Use them to whip up this delicious weeknight dinner that will leaving you feeling well-fed without feeling sluggish. - Lindy Lawler

Ingredients

1 heaped tbsp minced garlic
2 heaped tsp minced ginger
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garam masala
1 red onion, chopped finely
1 tsp powdered turmeric
Coriander, to sprinkle
1 tsp chilli powder
1-2 tbsp curry powder
Cracked pepper, to taste
Salt, to taste
2 cups red lentils, washed until the water runs clear
2 1/2 cups Massel Vegetable Liquid Stock
6 tomatoes, diced
1 can coconut cream
Naans or flatbreads, to serve

Method

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a heavy bottom saucepan. Add chopped onion, garlic and ginger and saute until tender. Add all spices, except curry powder and cook for 3 minutes until fragrant.
Step 2

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until tender. Add lentils and stock. Bring to a simmer, then add the curry powder and simmer for 3 minutes. Add the coconut cream and mix. Place a lid over the pan and cook for 45 minutes until the lentils are tender. Ensure you stir the dish every 5 minutes to prevent lentils sticking.
Step 3

Garnish with chopped coriander. Serve with flatbreads.

Recipe Notes

from Australia’s Best Recipes team

Raid your spice cupboard for spices such as chilli powder, cumin and turmeric. If all you have is curry powder, don't be afraid to use it. Add variation in the curry powder with with salt and lots of cracked pepper.