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February 15, 2017 Dinner

Healing Red Lentil Curry with Turmeric and Spinach

By: Ana / 12 / Dinner, Lunch, Quick & Easy, Vegan, Winter, Pin

There is something about making curry at home that resembles a ritual. Maybe it’s because you’re adding so many spices together, one by one. Or due to the cozy smell that brings the whole family together around the table. Or maybe because of its healing properties that almost turn it into a digestive medicine.

I know for sure that there’s nothing more comforting and gently soothing in wintertime than having a warm bowl of homemade curry.

Red Lentils Curry with loads of turmeric and fresh spinach #healing #vegan | TheAwesomeGreen.comPin

This curry is made with a lot of turmeric. I just can’t get enough of this curcuma spice, and although there’s been so much said about turmeric, I still need to highlight its amazing properties. I  add lots of it, both powder and raw, in my dishes every time I get the occasion.
I also love the fact that it adds this electric yellow color and intense flavor to any food, making it so alluring, stimulating conscious eating and gratitude towards the food.

Healing Red Lentils Curry with loads of turmeric and spinach #vegan | TheAwesomeGreen.comPin

The range of health benefits of turmeric are much more than just its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.

It has digestive soothing properties, decreasing the risk of cancer, improving the brain and kidney function, and reducing the pain in arthritis. These are just a few of the reasons it was used in Ayurvedic medicine for thousands of years.

The ways in which turmeric influences our health are multiple and remarkable, and most of them are due to its active substance, a polyphenol called curcumin.

It triggers antioxidant processes, anti-inflammatory reactions, immune-boosting and enzyme-related actions by stimulating the natural detoxification processes within our cells and balancing the cell life cycle.

The imbalance of our functions is the root of illness, and turmeric is a spice I like to think of as the re calibrator, one that heals the body with its nutrients and the mind with its flavor.

I used raw turmeric to make this curry because I happened to find the tiny yellow roots at the market (which is quite rare), but you can use the powdered version.

This turmeric curry is not only alluringly colored and flavored but also packed with protein from the lentil-brown rice combination, and makes a filling dish for your evening dinners.

Warming Red Lentils Curry with spinach and loads of turmeric #vegan #ayurveda | TheAwesomeGreen.com

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Healing Red Lentil Curry with Turmeric and Spinach

This Ayurvedic spiced curry is a healing medicine for digestive issues and makes the most comforting winter dinner dish.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time25 mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan
Keyword: red lentil curry, turmeric curry
Servings: 3
Calories: 360kcal
Author: The Awesome Green

Ingredients

  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1/2 cup brown rice
  • 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 cup full fat coconut milk
  • 1 medium yellow onion finely diced
  • 1 tbsp turmeric powder or 2 medium turmeric roots, peeled and grated
  • 3-4 cardamom pods
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 inch ginger knob peeled and grated
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp caraway seeds
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander seeds
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/2 cup coconut yogurt
  • 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tbsp virgin coconut oil
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Coconut flakes nigella seeds, fresh parsley leaves, to garnish

Instructions

  • In a medium pot heat the coconut oil, add the onion and cook for three minutes over low heat, stirring frequently until translucent.
  • Add garlic, spices, lentils and rice, mix to combine and cook for two minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Add the vegetable broth, bring to boil then simmer for 15 minutes, until the brown rice and lentils are cooked.
  • Add the coconut milk and lemon juice, season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the spinach leaves, mix to incorporate, turn off the heat.
  • Divide into serving bowls, top with coconut yogurt, garnish with coconut flakes, nigella seeds and fresh parsley, and serve warm.

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Calories: 360kcal

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  1. Sarah | Well and Full says

    February 16, 2017 at 12:50 am

    I love using turmeric in my cooking… the health benefits, the flavor, and the color can’t be beat. I love the way you used it in this curry! 🙂

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    • Ana says

      February 20, 2017 at 2:12 pm

      Oh yes, turmeric is the master of super-foods, me too, I can’t have enough of it 🙂

      Reply
  2. Mary says

    February 17, 2017 at 2:13 am

    What a beautiful nourishing meal – such delicious flavors:)

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    • Ana says

      February 20, 2017 at 2:10 pm

      Thanks so much Mary, the flavors are everything in this dish! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Adrienne says

    February 17, 2017 at 6:58 pm

    3 stars
    The lentils cook in about 20 mins and the rice takes much longer. You shoulda rice 15 min before lentils

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    • Ana says

      February 20, 2017 at 2:07 pm

      Actually red and yellow lentils cook quite quickly, 15 mins, and give creaminess to the combination. The brown rice cooks perfectly in about 20 minutes, but I already have the creaminess from lentils, and don’t want to turn the curry into a mushy mixture, so my cooking time works just fine for this dish.

      Reply
    • Deni says

      March 04, 2017 at 8:27 pm

      4 stars
      I agree. Mine was mush before my rice cooked . I love the recipe, but will definitely wait to throw the lentils in until the rice is closer to done next time.

      Reply
  4. Renata says

    February 21, 2017 at 7:15 am

    It was really good. I did with millet and a little bit more spinach. Thanks

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    • Ana says

      February 21, 2017 at 9:29 pm

      Thanks so much for your feedback Renata! Millet sounds great, I have to try adding it 🙂

      Reply
  5. Victoria says

    March 03, 2017 at 10:16 pm

    Do you use canned lentils or dried lentils?

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    • Ana says

      March 14, 2017 at 3:54 pm

      I use dried red lentils, but you can use canned and add them after the the rice is cooked.

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