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.
Servings: 3
Calories: 360kcal
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.
Notes
Nutrition
Calories: 360kcal