Easy Vegan Lentil Tomato Curry
Ingredients
- 1 finely chopped green chilli
- 1 chopped onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- a little oil or veggie broth
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1-28oz can diced tomatoes
- 1-1/2 tsp maple syrup
- 2 cups French lentils
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar or fresh lime juice
- desired amount of coconut milk
- salt to taste
Preparation
Sauté 1 finely chopped green chilli, 1 chopped onion, 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger in a little oil or veggie broth until onion softens.
Add 2 tbsp curry powder and sauté for another minute.
Add 1 cup vegetable broth, 1-28oz can diced tomatoes and 1-1/2 tsp maple syrup. Mix before transferring to blender. Blend until smooth. Return to saucepan and mix in 2 cups French lentils. Bring to a boil before reducing heat. Simmer until lentils are cooked, about 25 minutes, adding more broth as needed.
Once lentils are cooked, stir in 1 tsp apple cider vinegar or fresh lime juice and desired amount of coconut milk. Adjust salt and maple syrup to taste.
