Vegan Lentil Tomato Curry
Ingredients
- 1 finely chopped green chili
- 1 chopped onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- a little oil or vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- one 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1.5 teaspoons maple syrup
- 2 cups French lentils
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or fresh lime juice
- coconut milk to taste
Preparation
Sauté 1 finely chopped green chili, 1 chopped onion, 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon minced ginger in a little oil or vegetable broth until the onion softens.
Add 2 tablespoons curry powder and sauté for another minute.
Add 1 cup vegetable broth, one 28-ounce can diced tomatoes and 1.5 teaspoons maple syrup, mix, then transfer to a blender and blend until smooth.
Return the mixture to the saucepan, mix in 2 cups French lentils, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer until lentils are cooked, about 25 minutes, adding more broth as needed.
Once lentils are cooked, stir in 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or fresh lime juice and the desired amount of coconut milk, then adjust salt and maple syrup to taste.
