Easy Slow Cooker Red Lentil Curry Recipe {Dahl}

5 from 3 votes

Easy Slow Cooker Red Lentil Curry Recipe {Dahl}

Here's a delicious lower-calorie version of a slow cooker red lentil curry, It's the perfect recipe to stay full for longer on a meat free day, using dry cupboard ingredients if you're eating for weight loss on a budget

Prep Time7

Cook Time3

Total Time6 7

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: curry, dahl, red lentil, slow cooker, vegetarian

Servings: people

Calories: 293kcal

Author: Vikkie Lee

Equipment

Ingredients

2 red onions diced
400 g red lentils (2 cups) uncooked
2 cloves garlic minced
950 ml water (4 cups)
800 g chopped tomatoes (2 400g tins)
3 teaspoon ground coriander
3 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoon garam masala
2 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon mild chilli powder
1 teaspoon paprika
2 vegetable stock cubes or vegan based
Seasoning (salt and pepper to taste)

Metric - US Customary

Instructions

Chuck everything in to your slow cooker, place the lid on top and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
If desired, stir in half a can of coconut milk or cream.
Serve with boiled rice or over a baked potato and top with fresh coriander leaves.

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Notes

Rinse the lentils well before adding them to the slow cooker. This will remove any dirt or debris

Stir in some mango chutney and coconut milk at the end if you wish and not before to prevent splitting and easy flavour control

Garnish the curry with fresh coriander (cilantro) and lemon or lime juice for the best flavour

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