Red Lentils with Coconut Milk
This is a quick way to cook some delicious food without spending a lot of money.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Wash the lentils until the water runs clear. Combine the dry spices in a bowl and set aside. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the dry spices and sauté until fragrant, about 10 seconds. If using spice mix 2: stir in the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in the water or vegetable stock, the coconut milk, and the lentils. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook until the lentil are tender, about 20 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes. If using spice mix 1: stir in the peanut butter.
Notes
The core recipe lends itself to experimentation with spices. You can use either of the spice mixtures presented here, or use them as inspiration to find the mix that works best for you.
