The Vegan Whole Brown Lentil Curry is a tasty meal. It has 280 calories and takes 55 minutes to make. Serve your dish at parties, lunches, feasts, festivals, dinners, events, or functions. It contains whole brown lentils, water, vegetable oil, onion, tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, cumin seeds, turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, garam masala, salt, fresh cilantro, and lemon juice. Pair your meal with steamed basmati rice, brown rice, jeera rice, naan, whole wheat roti, onion cucumber salad, or pickles. Keep your dish for four days in the refrigerator. This Vegan Whole Brown Lentil Curry is not difficult to make, as the instructions are easy.
STATS:
- Total time: 55 minutes
- Serving size: 1 cup
- Course: Main
- Diet: Vegan
- Cook time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Cuisine: Indian
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 280 kcal
EQUIPMENT:
- Bowl
- Measuring cups
- Knife
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring spoons
- Deep cooking pot
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup whole brown lentils
- Three cups water
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- Two tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 chopped large onion
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- One tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- Two tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- One tsp coriander powder
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 chopped green chilies
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- One tsp garam masala
INGREDIENT NOTES:
WHOLE BROWN LENTIL:
- We use it to give a protein base to your dish. It gets soft and creamy when we slowly cook it. You may use green lentils or black lentils as per your choice.
VEGETABLE OIL:
- It helps to cook onions and spices in this dish. Also, it helps to release taste and keeps your dish neutral. Use sunflower oil or canola oil as another idea.
GREEN CHILIES:
- Green chilies give heat and natural spiciness to your dish. Utilize jalapenos as an alternative.
LEMON JUICE:
- It includes freshness and maintains the earthy lentils. We use lemon juice at the end to get the best taste in your dish. Lime juice is the best replacement.
GINGER-GARLIC PASTE:
- We use it to remove the raw smell and include a strong aroma in your meal. It is the core taste builder of your curry. You may use fresh chopped garlic and ginger as another option.
CUMIN SEEDS:
- Cumin seeds temper oil and give a warm aroma. Replace it with ground cumin as another option.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, you will soak your washed lentils for half an hour.
- Warm your vegetable oil in a pot, then add cumin seeds and cook the onion.
- Cook the ginger-garlic paste and green chilies for two minutes.
- Then you will cook the tomatoes till the oil separates.
- Now, mix turmeric, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt & cook spices for two minutes.
- We will include lentils and water in your pot and cover it to cook for 40 minutes.
- You may adjust the water as per your preference.
- Then mix the garam masala and turn off the flame.
- Lastly, finish with lemon juice and garnish with cilantro.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
RICE:
- Jeera rice
- Coconut rice
- Brown rice
- Turmeric rice
- Steamed basmati rice
- Garlic rice
FLATBREADS & BREADS:
- Whole wheat roti
- Vegan naan
- Tandoori roti
- Paratha
- Chapati
- Pita bread
SALADS:
- Cucumber onion salad
- Tomato cucumber salad
- Carrot salad
- Chickpea salad
- Lemon herb salad
DRINKS:
- Mint lemonade
- Mango lassi with vegan yogurt
- Masala chai
- Sparkling water with lemon
- Fresh lime soda
TIPS:
- Soak the lentils for faster cooking and save your time.
- You will cook onions till it get golden.
- We may adjust the water for thick or thin curry as per your choice.
- Finish with lemon juice to get freshness.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep your meal in the vessel for four days.
FREEZER:
- You may freeze your dish for 60 days.
FAQs:
Is lemon juice important in my recipe?
- Yes, it maintains and improves the taste.
Can I eliminate soaking from my recipe?
- Yes, but cook your dish for extra time.
Is my dish healthy?
- Yes, your meal has high protein, fiber, and minerals that make it healthy.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Net carbs: 32 grams
- Total carbs: 38 g
- Fiber: 10 grams
- Protein: 14 g
- Iron: 4.5 milligrams
- Calcium: 70 mg
- Sodium: 420 milligrams
- Potassium: 620 mg
- Vitamin A: 850 IU
- Calories: 280 kcal
