Lentil Stew with Coconut and Madras Curry

This classic Indian lentil stew is perfectly balanced with creamy coconut milk.

Serves:

Ingredients:

  •  1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  •  1  Large Onion, large dice
  •  4 Cloves of Garlic, sliced
  •  2 Tbsp Madras Curry Powder
  •   Kosher Salt
  •   Ground Black Pepper
  •  3 Parsnips, peeled and sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
  •  1 Large Sweet Potato, peeled and large diced
  •  1 cup Red Lentils
  •  4 cups Vegetable Stock
  •  One 14oz can  Coconut Milk
  •  1 Tbsp White Balsamic or Chardonnay Vinegar
  •  4 cups Spinach
  •  1 Fresno Chile, finely diced
  •  4  Sprigs of Fresh Mint
  •   Lime Wedges

Instructions:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, madras curry, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions start to soften, about 1 minute. Add the parsnips, sweet potatoes and red lentils and cook until warm, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the vegetable stock and coconut milk. Simmer until the vegetables are tender and the lentils are cooked, 25 to 30 minutes. Stir in the vinegar and spinach and cook until the spinach is wilted, about 1 minute more. Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with the Fresno chile, fresh mint and a lime wedge. Serve with grilled naan if desired.

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