Curried Lentils Recipe
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Curried Lentils

By: MELANIESAYSHI 
"Simple recipe with exotic flavors, but only a few ingredients. Lentils are simmered in a coconut curry sauce. Serve over rice."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (36)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup dried lentils
  • 1 cup water
  • 3/4 cup canned cream of coconut
  • 1 tablespoon curry paste
  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. Rinse lentils and place in a saucepan with the water. Bring to a boil, then cover, and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Stir in the curry paste, coconut cream and season with salt to taste. Return to a simmer, and cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until tender.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 541 | Total Fat: 18.6g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2006 by ALDUNCAN06   view full review
Very good recipe, but I'd like to try to clear up some confusion: COCONUT MILK (not cream of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2006 by MELANIESAYSHI   view full review
Cream of cocounut will make this thicker, but coconut milk will be excellent, too. I use...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2007 by Heather   view full review
A decent recipe, but not much in it's own right. It's a good base recipe which you can add to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2007 by momdad12kids   view full review
Whoa, Nelly! Loved the flavor, but it was hot, hot, hot. I will probably try it again, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2005 by Anitamom   view full review
This recipe was yummy with either coconut cream (coconut juice w/lots of sugar) or coconut...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2007 by wisweetp Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very good recipe. I used chicken broth in place of water and added about 1 1/2 tsp of curry...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2008 by Kate   view full review
I like this recipe because there are so many add-ins that you can use, and the ease of playing...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2006 by APCOOKING   view full review
I give this a 4, but hesitantly, and wavered between 3 and 4. It's a good recipe, and so easy,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 8, 2007 by Ally   view full review
Had to cook it a bit longer than the recipe stated as it was too runny initially. Used 1...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2006 by M. Acosta   view full review
Great flavor, but WAY too spicy. I would suggest using less than 1/2 of the amount of curry...

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