Red Lentil Chickpea Curry With Coconut Milk (Vegan)
Red Lentil Chickpea Curry With Coconut Milk is a creamy, flavorful, and protein-packed vegan meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes. This simple, dairy-free, and satisfying curry is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy lunch.
Equipment
- 1 Cooking pot
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried red lentils rinsed, drained
- 1 + ½ cups cooked chickpeas drained, rinsed
- 13.5 oz (400 ml) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 can (14 oz/400 gr) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium-sized onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or any vegetable oil
- 1 + ½ tablespoons curry powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½-¾ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 cup fresh water
- 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion 4–5 minutes until soft and translucent.1 medium-sized onion, 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Add garlic, curry powder, cumin, and black pepper; cook 1 minute until fragrant.3 garlic cloves, 1 + ½ tablespoons curry powder, ½ teaspoon cumin powder, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Stir in red lentils, chickpeas, coconut milk, diced tomatoes, water, and salt. Mix well.1 cup dried red lentils, 1 + ½ cups cooked chickpeas, 13.5 oz (400 ml) full-fat coconut milk, 1 can (14 oz/400 gr) diced tomatoes, ½-¾ teaspoon salt, 1 cup fresh water
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer partially covered for 12–13 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lentils are tender.
- Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice. Garnish with red pepper flakes and chopped parsley.1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
Notes
- Stir occasionally while simmering to prevent the lentils from sticking to the bottom.
- Add more water if you prefer a thinner curry, or simmer longer for a thicker texture.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 4–5 days or freeze for 2–3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 534kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 20gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 316mgPotassium: 914mgFiber: 20gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 61IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 9mg
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