Description
A comforting and fragrant Coconut & Corn Curry featuring red lentils simmered with turmeric, curry powder, and baby corn, enriched with creamy coconut yogurt and fresh coriander. This easy stovetop curry is perfect for a quick, nutritious vegetarian meal with vibrant flavors and a hint of ginger.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 150g red lentils
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion, finely sliced
- thumb-sized piece of ginger, finely sliced, plus extra to serve
- 1 tbsp turmeric
- 1 tbsp curry powder (check it’s gluten free if needed)
- 250g baby corn, halved diagonally
- 110g coconut yogurt, plus extra to serve
- ½ small bunch of coriander, leaves picked
Instructions
- Rinse the Lentils: Place the lentils in a sieve and rinse them under cold running water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and impurities.
- Sauté the Onion: Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the finely sliced onion and cook for about 8 minutes until softened and translucent.
- Add Spices and Ginger: Add the sliced ginger, turmeric, and curry powder to the pan with the onions. Cook and stir for 1 minute until the spices are fragrant.
- Cook the Lentils: Stir in the rinsed lentils. Pour in 400ml of hot water and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and let it simmer for 15 minutes until most of the water is absorbed.
- Add Baby Corn and Simmer: Add the halved baby corn and 100ml of water to the pan. Cover and continue to simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes until the lentils are soft but the baby corn still has a slight crunch.
- Finish with Coconut Yogurt: Stir in the coconut yogurt gently to warm it through, making sure not to let the mixture boil to prevent curdling.
- Serve: Serve the curry topped with additional coconut yogurt and sprinkled coriander leaves. Optionally, add extra sliced ginger for garnish.
Notes
- Check that your curry powder is gluten free if needed.
- Do not boil the curry after adding coconut yogurt to maintain creaminess and prevent splitting.
- Adjust water quantities slightly if you prefer a thicker or thinner curry consistency.
- This curry is delicious served with rice or flatbread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Keywords: coconut curry, corn curry, red lentil curry, vegetarian curry, easy curry recipe, stovetop curry, coconut yogurt curry
