Vegan Lentil Curry

Ingredients

• Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
• Onion (1 medium, diced)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Fresh ginger (1 inch piece, grated)
• Curry powder (2 tablespoons)
• Turmeric (1 teaspoon)
• Red lentils (1 cup, rinsed)
• Coconut milk (1 can (13.5 oz))
• Vegetable broth (2 cups)
• Salt (to taste)
• Pepper (to taste)
• Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
• Lime (1, juiced (optional))

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the diced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
3. Stir in the curry powder and turmeric, allowing the spices to bloom for about 1 minute, releasing their fragrant aromas.
4. Add the rinsed red lentils to the pot, followed by the coconut milk and vegetable broth. Stir to combine all ingredients.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for approximately 30 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and the curry has thickened.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. For an extra zing, you can add freshly squeezed lime juice at this point.
7. Serve the curry hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, over a bed of fluffy rice or alongside warm naan bread.