How to Make a Creamy Spiced Lentil Curry Like a Pro

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This lentil curry recipe is designed to make healthy food taste first rate. Not only is this dish bursting with flavor, but it’s also packed full of nutritional goodness. If you fancy giving it a try, here’s how to make it in a few simple steps.

Ingredients

You’ll need some sweet potato, cauliflower, lentils, garlic, a shallot, coriander, coconut milk, Zanzibar spice mix, vegetable stock powder, and some baby spinach.

Roast Your Vegetables

First, chop your sweet potato and cauliflower into small chunks, around an inch in diameter. Fill up two baking trays and season with salt, pepper, and olive oil. Roast for 18 minutes, or until tender.

Make Your Creamy Lentil Sauce

Fry the diced shallot, minced garlic, and some Zanzibar curry mix in a pan on medium-high heat. After 3-4 minutes, add a tin of coconut milk, vegetable stock powder, and lentils. Season with salt and pepper as you simmer for 4-5 minutes.

Finishing Touches

When the sweet potato and cauliflower are cooked just right, mix them into the lentil sauce. Add the baby spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until it is wilted.

Serve

Add some more salt and pepper if you would like and sprinkle on some coriander. Dig in!