Easy lentil curry
A quick and flavorful lentil curry simmered with aromatic spices, tomato purée, and cream for a rich, comforting dish. Ready in minutes and perfect served with warm chapatis for a satisfying meal.
Updated : 10 November, 2025
Easy
About 20 min.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon
Olive oil
1
Onion
2
Garlic
0.5 teaspoon
Curcuma
0.5 teaspoon
Cumin
0.5 teaspoon
Curry
2 piece
Cardamom
1 tablespoon
Tomato purée
100 grams
Lentils
50 milliliters
Vegetable broth
50 milliliters
Heavy cream
to taste
Salt
to taste
Ground black pepper
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Using tinned lentils for this dish let's you prepare dinner in no time.
Step 2
Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and crushed garlic, frying for 2 minutes until softened and fragrant. Stir in the spices and cook for another 2 minutes to release their flavor.
Step 3
Add the tomato purée, dried and rinsed lentils, and vegetable stock. Bring the mixture to the boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer gently for 5 minutes. Stir in the cream and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 4
Pour the lentil curry into a warm bowl and serve immediately with warmed chapatis or fluffy rice on the side.