Wholesome lentil curry
Food Checker classification: AMBERThis curry is a deliciously fragrant, simple dinner recipe that you’ll want to make time and time again! Packed full of vegetables and protein, it’s the perfect hearty dinner for the end of a long day.This recipe is sure to help you tick off some extra servings across three of the five food groups (four if you serve with a dollop of Greek yoghurt), helping you to reach your daily recommended number of servings. If you’re unsure how many serves of each food group you should be consuming, head over to our post which unpacks the Australian Dietary Guidelines.We can’t wait for you to put this recipe together, let it simmer and tidy up to the smell of these delicious spices wafting through your kitchen!
Wholesome lentil curry
Dietary
Vegetarian
Estimated cost $3.15
Please note: costs are 'per serving' and may vary. Costs were accurate at time of publish.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium brown onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves
- 500 grams frozen stir fry vegetable mix
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 medium zucchinis, sliced
- 2 tbsp curry paste to your choice (red/green/yellow)
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 400gram can light coconut milk
- 1 400gram can lentils, rinsed and drained
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp cardamom
- 1/2 tsp curry powder
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder (or to liking)
- 16 whole raw almonds, to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Heat 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil in pan over high heat. Add 1 medium brown onion, chopped and 2 garlic cloves and cook until they soften.
- Add 500 grams frozen stir fry vegetable mix with the 2 medium carrots, sliced and 2 medium zucchinis, sliced, and stir around for about 3 – 5 minutes, or until the vegetables have defrosted and softened.
- Add the 2 tbsp curry paste to your choice (red/green/yellow) along with the 1 400gram can light coconut milk and water, mixing thoroughly.
- Add the 1 400gram can lentils, rinsed and drained to the pan and mix well. Let the mixture simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add the salt, herbs and spices and mix thoroughly. Let simmer for a further 5 minutes. If the mixture is too dry, add 1/4 cup water and mix.
- Sprinkle almonds over the mixture and mix well (optional)
- Serve with rice noodles, soba noodles, or basmati rice.
Notes
Tips
- Switch up veggies depending on seasonality and aim for rainbow veg for a variety of different vitamins and minerals.
- For a milder flavour, add a dollop of reduced-fat Greek yoghurt to serve.
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