Spicy Lentil Quinoa Curry

This flavorful vegetarian Indian curry is made with vegetables, lentils, quinoa, and lots of mouthwatering spices, including garam masala and cumin.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 403 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 cup chopped mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon ground red chile pepper
• 1 cup dry green lentils
• 1 dash ground black pepper, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon garam masala (Indian spice blend)
• 0.25 cup milk
• 0.5 cup chopped carrots
• 0.5 cup quinoa

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir vegetable broth, water, lentils, quinoa, tomato paste, curry powder, chili powder, cumin, ginger, cayenne pepper, garam masala, turmeric, salt, and pepper into the saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover; let simmer until vegetables are cooked through, about 40 minutes.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir onion in hot oil until translucent, about 3 minutes. Mix in mushrooms, carrots, and garlic; cook until flavors combine, about 2 minutes.

Step 3

Stir in milk and butter. Replace the lid and cook until lentils are tender, about 5 minutes.