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Step 1
Cook the rice according to the packet instructions. Warm the naan bread if using it and check that it is vegan.
Vegan
Red lentil stew with coconut milk
A smooth, flavourful Indian-inspired lentil stew with red lentils, coconut milk, curry and a little kick of sambal oelek. Serve with rice, tomatoes and fresh coriander.
YOU WILL NEED
Ingredients
- 4 portions rice
- 1 yellow onion
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 2 tbsp tomato purée
- 400 ml coconut milk
- 2½ dl water
- 1 vegetable stock cube (check that it is vegan)
- 2 dl dried red lentils
- 1 tsp sambal oelek
- 250 g cherry tomatoes
- Salt and black pepper
- ½ bunch fresh coriander
- 2 dl plain plant-based yoghurt
- Vegan naan bread or extra rice
FROM THE KITCHEN TO THE PLATE
Method
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Step 2
Peel and chop the onion. Soften it in oil in a saucepan. Crush in the garlic and stir in the curry powder and tomato purée. Fry for another minute.
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Step 3
Add coconut milk, water, crumbled vegetable stock cube, red lentils and sambal oelek. Simmer for about 15 minutes until the lentils are tender. Add a little water if the stew becomes too thick.
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Step 4
Halve the tomatoes and stir them in towards the end, or serve alongside. Season with salt and pepper.
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Step 5
Serve with rice, vegan yoghurt and coriander. Add vegan naan if desired.
A DELICIOUS FINISH
What should you serve with it?
Non-alcoholic
Mango lassi
A cooling mango drink is a lovely match for the curry spices.
ALCOHOL-FREE OPTION
Blend mango with plant-based yoghurt and a little water.
A delicious alternative that lets the food take centre stage.
These drink pairings are suggestions – choose what suits you and your guests.