Looking for a flavorful and comforting dinner idea? This easy lentil curry recipe is the perfect one-pot meal! Packed with protein-rich lentils, warming spices, and a creamy sauce, it’s budget-friendly and healthy.

Ingredients (Serves 4) -

250g red lentils

1 large thumb of ginger grated

1 tbsp rapeseed or vegetable oil

1 medium onion finely chopped

1 medium red chilli finely chopped

2 garlic cloves finely chopped

1 tsp mustard seeds

1 tsp coriander

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp turmeric

1 tbsp tomato paste

A handful of fresh coriander

500ml water

Salt

Method -

Wash the lentils then place in a large saucepan with the water and grated ginger.

Bring to the boil then reduce to a simmer. Remove any scum that comes to the surface.

Cook for 1 hour (stirring regularly) or until the lentils soften. You may need to add more water. Season generously with salt.

Next put the oil in a frying pan and fry the mustard seeds until the start to pop open.

Then add the onion and cook for 2 minutes until it starts to soften.

Next add the garlic and chilli and cook for a further 2 minutes.

Now add the coriander, cumin, turmeric and tomato paste and cook gently for 5 minutes taking care to not burn the spices.

Finally, empty the pan into the pot of cooked lentils and stir throughly.

Serve topped with chopped fresh coriander.

This easy lentil curry recipe is the perfect comfort food for busy weeknights or meal prep. Made with protein-rich lentils, warming spices, and a creamy, flavorful sauce, it’s a one-pot vegan dinner that’s both healthy and budget-friendly. Whether you serve it with rice, naan, or a fresh salad, this simple curry delivers big flavor with minimal effort. Try this easy lentil curry recipe today for a satisfying plant-based meal everyone will love.