{"id":"3241a752-d744-4d02-a6b6-8ed7ca52ec3a","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/3241a752-d744-4d02-a6b6-8ed7ca52ec3a","source_url":"https://gimmedelicious.com/creamy-lentil-curry/","title":"Creamy Lentil Curry","description":"Cozy and nourishing Creamy Lentil Curry with warming spices, coconut cream (or heavy cream) and veggies is easy to make in one pot on the stovetop. Finish with a drizzle of lemon juice and serve with rice and naan for a delicious, satisfying vegan meal!","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT20M","image_url":"https://gimmedelicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Creamy-Lentil-Curry-Sq.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 tablespoon olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"½ cup onion (diced)","item":"onion","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"diced"},{"text":"4-5 cloves garlic (chopped)","item":"garlic","quantity":4,"quantity_max":5,"unit":"clove","preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"1 tablespoon ginger (chopped)","item":"ginger","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"1 cup tomatoes (chopped)","item":"tomatoes","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"1  jalapeno pepper (chopped (remove seeds for less spice))","item":"jalapeno pepper (chopped (remove seeds for less spice))","quantity":1},{"text":"3 tablespoons tomato paste","item":"tomato paste","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon EACH cumin, coriander powder, curry powder, paprika, salt","item":"EACH cumin, coriander powder, curry powder, paprika, salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 cup dried brown lentils","item":"dried brown lentils","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"3 cups water","item":"water","quantity":3,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream","item":"heavy cream or coconut cream","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 cup chopped cilantro","item":"chopped cilantro","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes or until lightly golden. Add the garlic and ginger and saute for 30 seconds. Stir in the fresh tomatoes, jalapeno, and tomato paste along with the spices. Sauté 2-3 minutes."},{"number":2,"text":"Add the lentils and water and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low-medium, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until lentils are cooked through. Stir the pot a few times to prevent the lentils from sticking to the bottom. If the curry starts to look dry, add an extra ½ cup of water."},{"number":3,"text":"After the lentils have softened, stir in 1 cup of heavy cream or coconut cream and ½ cup of fresh chopped cilantro. Turn off the heat and cover the pot. The lentils will continue to thicken as they rest."},{"number":4,"text":"Serve with rice, naan, toasted baguette slices, or with a fork. Drizzle with fresh lemon before serving."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:58:09.417668+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:58:09.417668+00:00"}