Thai Curry And Coconut Lentils Recipes

COCONUT LENTIL CURRY

Steps:

• Add the olive oil to a large pot over medium-high heat.
• Once the oil is hot, add the onion and stir. Allow to cook for 3 minutes or until translucent, then add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring often.
• Add the salt, turmeric, cumin, garam masala, paprika, coriander, pepper, and ginger. Stir continuously for 30 seconds.
• Add the lentils and tomatoes to the pot. Stir to combine and allow to simmer for 5 minutes.
• Then add the coconut milk and stir till fully combined. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Allow to simmer for 15 to 30 minutes, or until the curry is reduced.
• Turn off the heat. Add the spinach and stir till it has wilted.
• Optional - Serve with rice or flatbread and top with tomatoes and cilantro.

COCONUT LENTIL CURRY WITH GREENS

Steps:

• Make the rice according to How to Cook Basmati Rice (or Instant Pot Rice).
• Place the lentils in a saucepan with 6 cups warm water. Bring to a low boil, then boil for about 20 minutes until tender (taste to assess doneness). Drain, then add a few pinches of salt.
• Meanwhile, wash the greens, remove the stems and chop the leaves. (If using prewashed baby spinach, you can skip this step.) In your largest skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the greens and sauté for several minutes until tender and bright green.
• When the lentils are done, add them to the skillet with the greens. Over medium high heat, stir in the coconut milk, Thai red curry paste, tomato paste, kosher salt, and fresh ground black pepper. Cook for a few minutes until heated through and the sauce is thickened.
• Taste and add a few pinches of salt if desired. Serve with rice.

THAI CURRY AND COCONUT LENTILS

Steps:

• In medium, non-stick skillet or saucepan, heat oil over medium. Add onion and cook, stirring, until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
• Add tomatoes and cook for about 3 minutes. Stir in curry paste and cook for about 2 minutes. Add coconut milk and raise the heat to high; bring to a boil. Boil 4 minutes to reduce slightly. Stir in lentils and reduce heat to medium. Simmer 5 minutes to thicken slightly. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Spread quinoa, if using, on a plate or in a bowl. Top with lentils.