Coconut Lentil Curry Bowl Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is a good substitute for lentils in curry? ›

brown lentils (a pretty acceptable substitute) yellow split peas (an okay substitute) mung beans (these MIGHT be as high as number 2) green split peas (increase the spice quantity if you use these)

Lentil curry contains 264 calories per 240 g serving. This serving contains 13 g of fat, 8.8 g of protein and 29 g of carbohydrate. The latter is 7.8 g sugar and 8.2 g of dietary fiber, the rest is complex carbohydrate. Lentil curry contains 3.1 g of saturated fat and 0 mg of cholesterol per serving.

Use a slurry.

Mix cornstarch, tapioca starch, or arrowroot with cold water or a cup of liquid from the curry sauce to make a slurry. Add this at the end of the cooking process—the sauce should thicken as soon as it returns to a boil.

If you happen to run out of the legume when making a hearty lentil soup, split peas are the next best thing. With both lentils and split peas coming from the legume family, they can be used almost interchangeably. Although they look alike, they're grown and cultivated in different ways.

Your curry can taste bitter if the spices and garlic are burnt or if you've added too much fenugreek to the dish.

4) Add some flavor boosters, if you'd like.

Add some salt, maybe a bay leaf, and maybe a clove of garlic (peeled but left whole). Some recipes will warn you to never add salt to beans or lentils while they're cooking (they say it'll prevent them from cooking through), but it's simply not true!

Lentils are a rich source of protein, fibre, and essential nutrients, which makes this dish a great option for those who are looking to get more plant-based sources of protein into their diet. This lentil curry can be served with rice, naan, or any other bread of your choice.

Highly nutritious. Lentils are often overlooked, even though they're an inexpensive way of getting a wide variety of nutrients. For example, they're packed with B vitamins, magnesium, zinc, and potassium. Lentils are made up of more than 25% protein, which makes them an excellent meat alternative.

Once the spices and veg have cooked, add in the coconut milk and a couple cups of chicken stock. Turn the heat up so it comes to a boil and then lower to about medium heat and cook for 10-15 minutes. Just until it starts to thicken! I normally do 10 minutes, but if you like a really thick sauce, take it longer.

Why is my coconut curry so watery? ›

Too much liquid or broth is added during cooking. Short cooking time or not enough simmering time for the sauce to reduce. Low-heat cooking: you need medium-high to high heat to cook off excess liquid. Cooking the curry with the lid: all the evaporated water will collect in the lid and get added back into the curry.

The separation you are getting is caused by inadequate mixing of coconut solids and curry paste. This will happen if you add coconut cream at the wrong time (or the wrong way) and you then cook it incorrectly. David Thompson is a world renowned chef and an expert on Thai cuisine.

Nutritional properties: Lentils have a lower phytate content than beans and are lower in indigestible sugars, which means that they are less likely to lead to flatulence than beans. Beans are also slightly higher in carbs than lentils, though their dietary fiber content can vary between legumes.

However, because they are good fats, we're willing to declare Chickpeas as the winner when it comes to fats. Fats from plants and vegetables in particular tend to be healthy. Chickpea and lentils both only contain what scientists consider "good fats." Therefore, Chickpeas are better as they have more "good fats."

While brown lentils are fairly 'all-purpose,' red/yellow lentils are best for soups and stews where their mushy texture works well. In comparison, green and brown lentils maintain their shape after cooking and are great for salads, casseroles, side dishes, etc.

Lentils are members of the legume family, just like chickpeas or pinto beans, but we have a special, separate place for all the different types of lentils in our hearts. Across the board, lentils cook more quickly than beans.

Derived from the Sanskrit word that means “to split”, dal is a collective term for pulses—lentils, peas, and beans. While sometimes used in other dishes, these pulses are usually served slow-simmered into a soft, porridge-like dish that's also called dal.

Leafy greens, mushrooms, broccoli, almonds, and even edamame are lower in carbs than lentils, and they provide essential nutrients for a well-rounded keto diet.

The best lentils to use as a beef substitute are brown and green, as they have a milder flavor than red lentils, which means they are more willing to soak up different flavors and adapt to being used as a substitute.