# Indian Coconut Lentil Curry

Red lentils simmer with tomatoes, curry powder, coconut milk, and spinach for an easy, creamy vegetarian Indian-inspired stovetop meal.

Source URL: https://quickdinner.org/recipes/6ab7e1ec86ed3f1c3521eafe
Category: Main Dishes / Vegetarian
Cooking method: Stovetop
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

## Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 13.5-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1 medium lime

## Cooking instructions
1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. (about 5 min) (Medium heat)
2. Stir in the curry powder and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. (about 0.5 min) (Medium heat)
3. Add the lentils, diced tomatoes with their juices, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered until the lentils are tender and the curry thickens, 18 to 22 minutes. (about 22 min) (Simmer)
4. Stir in the coconut milk and spinach. Cook until the spinach wilts and the curry is hot, about 2 minutes. (about 2 min) (Low heat)
5. Squeeze the lime over the curry and serve hot.

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