Lentils and Potatoes Curry
"I love lentils because you don't have to soak them before they cook (no advance planning required). This is a very simple recipe with great flavor. Recipe courtesy of How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food. Serving size is estimated."
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
- 1 cup brown lentils
- 13 1⁄2 ounces coconut milk
- 1 1⁄2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 2 -3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- plain yogurt
- fresh cilantro
directions
- Rinse the lentils. Heat the lentils, coconut milk and water, and curry powder to a simmer.
- If you don't have coconut milk or prefer it without you may use all water or chicken broth or vegetable broth in it's place (use 3 1/2 cups liquid).
- Stir lentils, cover partially and cook for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Add the cubed potatoes and stir in, then cover the pan completely and cook 10 minutes or so depending on how large the potato cubes are.
- If the lentils start to look too dry, add some more water. You don't want them soupy but they should be moist.
- Add salt and pepper to taste and cook another 10 minutes or so.
- Serve with yogurt and cilantro.
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Reviews
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Dear AmyZoe, this recipe has just gone to the top of my list for the best fast and easy dishes. I made as directed (needed to + 1 cup water to completely cook lentils), adding some shredded beet greens in the last few minutes. Served it with a beet hummus and oat bread to make it a 5-star meal. Thank you! -
This was enjoyed very much. My fault, I cooked the potatoes a bit too soft, but it was still good. Will make again. Made for New Kids on the Block. -
Easy to prepare, great flavor and very satisfying. I used chicken broth instead of coconut milk and it's still delicious.
Tweaks
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Easy to prepare, great flavor and very satisfying. I used chicken broth instead of coconut milk and it's still delicious.
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AmyZoe
Nampa, Idaho
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