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This slow-cooker low-fat lentil curry is a mild, warm, satisfying dish that makes enough to feed a family of four (or two very hungry people).
This week I'm cooking a lovely, earthy curry recipe sent in by Helen of Actually Mummy.
Helen promised the curry would be 'simple, healthy, filling and yummy' and indeed it is!
Here's what to do...
Ingredients
- 250 g (1⅓ cup) red lentils rinsed
- 1 onion peeled and finely chopped
- 2 sticks celery finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 2 cm (1 inch) fresh root ginger minced
- ½ tsp chilli flakes
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ¼ tsp sea salt flakes
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp cumin seeds crushed
- 400 g (14 oz) canned chopped tomatoes
- 300 ml (1¼ cups) boiling vegetable stock vegan or gluten free if required
- 100 g (2 cups) spring greens shredded
- 1 lime
- handful fresh coriander (cilantro) leaves, chopped
Instructions
Put the onion, celery and tomatoes in the slow cooker.
Add the red lentils.
Add the chilli flakes, ground coriander, salt, turmeric and cumin seeds.
Add the garlic and ginger.
Add the hot stock.
Stir.
Replace the lid and cook for 4 hours on low or 2 hours on high.
Put the shredded greens on top and let them steam, covered, for about 20 minutes.
Mix into the curry.
Serve with lime wedges,and coriander leaves sprinkled over the top.
This recipe is great served with low-fat flat breads.
This is definitely something I'll be making again, although probably with the addition of one or two fresh chillis thrown in because we love a curry with kick.
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4.9 from 13 votes
Low-Fat Lentil Curry (Slow Cooker Recipe)
This slow-cooker low-fat lentil curry is a mild, warm, satisfying dish that makes enough to feed a family of four (or two very hungry people).
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time2 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
Total Time2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Course: Spicy mains
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Emily Leary
Ingredients
- 250 g (1⅓ cup) red lentils rinsed
- 1 onion peeled and finely chopped
- 2 sticks celery finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 2 cm (1 inch) fresh root ginger minced
- ½ tsp chilli flakes
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ¼ tsp sea salt flakes
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp cumin seeds crushed
- 400 g (14 oz) canned chopped tomatoes
- 300 ml (1¼ cups) boiling vegetable stock vegan or gluten free if required
- 100 g (2 cups) spring greens shredded
- 1 lime
- handful fresh coriander (cilantro) leaves, chopped
Instructions
Put the lentils, onion, celery, garlic, ginger, chilli flakes, ground coriander, salt, turmeric, cumin seeds, tomatoes and stock in the slow cooker. Stir.
Replace the lid and cook for 4 hours on low or 2 hours on high.
Put the shredded greens on top and let them steam, covered, for about 20 minutes.
Mix into the curry, and serve with lime wedges, low fat naan bread and coriander leaves sprinkled over the top.
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Notes
This is quite a mild curry. If you'd like to add more heat, thinly slice one or two fresh chillis to garnish as desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 619mg | Potassium: 947mg | Fiber: 23g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1720IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 6mg
* Note: nutritional information is estimated, based on publicly available data. Nutrient values may vary from those published. Information on this website should not be taken as medical advice. Cuisines identify the primary region of inspiration for a dish.
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Hayden says
I really liked this curry, I followed everything listed and cooked for 2h on high.
This second batch I'm making I'm doubling the recipe, planning to freeze some, I am cooking for 5 hours on low. Hopefully it turns out.
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Angela (@cherubpaddock) says
I made this for dinner last night. It was actually really good. I went out to work and left the slow cooker on, so it was in a bit longer than the recommended timings. If anyone else does this, I would suggest adding more water to the mix. Perhaps 400ml.
It was delicious, but I had to add more salt and pepper and a bit of Madras curry powder. Thanks for posting, hoping to try your carrot and parsnip soup recipe this weekend, so I have it for lunches in the week.
Great website!
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Emma @emvanstone says
oh lovely! Pinning this to my new recipe board!
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Actually Mummy... says
Yum!! Glad you enjoyed it - you've reminded me to be healthy and frugal now the Christmas excess is all gone :)
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The Fool says
Will be interested to try this, veg curries are much underrated I think but they do need some work to make sure they are filling enough.
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Nicki Cawood says
This looks fantastic and is perfect for Slimming World. Unfortunately during my recent-ish house move someone (the Husband) accidentally threw out my slow cooker so I'm going to have to get another and give this a go.
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Actually Mummy... says
It would work in a casserole on the hob too, just simmer an reduce the cooking time
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Nicki Cawood says
I know but this is my excuse for buying a new SC even though I've promised myself not to spend anything else in Jan :)
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Steph (@imcountingufoz) says
This looks delish! I'm on a bit of a health kick (in other words, I'm fed up of being a slightly overweight lumpy lump who looks crap in nice underwear) so I'm definitely going to try this out.
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