Name: Coconut Curry Lentils
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tbsp oil coconut or neutral; 1 small onion diced; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1 tbsp grated ginger; 2 tbsp red curry paste to taste; 1 cup red lentils rinsed; 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk; 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth or water; 1/2 tsp sea salt plus more to taste; lime wedges, cilantro, rice for serving

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Overview

Prep10 min

Cook25 min

Total35 min

Servings4

DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

1 tbsp oilcoconut or neutral1 small oniondiced2 cloves garlicminced1 tbsp grated ginger2 tbsp red curry pasteto taste1 cup red lentilsrinsed1 can (14 oz) coconut milk1 1/2 cups vegetable broth or water1/2 tsp sea saltplus more to taste lime wedges, cilantro, ricefor serving

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Equipment

Medium pot
Wooden spoon
Knife and cutting board

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Method

01

Bloom the aromatics

Heat oil in a pot over medium. Cook onion until soft, 4 minutes. Stir in garlic, ginger, and curry paste for 1 minute until fragrant.

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Simmer the lentils

Add lentils, coconut milk, broth, and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook 15 to 20 minutes, stirring, until lentils are soft and creamy. Add a splash of water if too thick.

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Finish and serve

Taste and adjust salt. Serve over rice with lime and cilantro.

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Tips

NoteAurora prefers the garnish. I prefer the last bite.

NoteMake it once, then make it yours with tiny swaps.

NoteLeftovers are friends if you store them kindly.

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Nutrition

Caloriesvaries

NoteApproximate; depends on servings and toppings

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Storage

RefrigeratorStore covered and reheat gently when needed.

Best freshFlavor and texture are happiest the day you make it.

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Frequently asked

Can I change it a little?+

Yes — keep the heart of the method and swap toppings or veggies as you like.

How do I store leftovers?+

Cool, cover, and refrigerate. Reheat gently when needed.

Is this hard?+

No — easy steps, soft kitchen energy.

Coconut Curry Lentils

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment