Irish Vegetable Curry with Lentils

How to Make Irish Vegetable Curry with Lentils at Home

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Ingredients

• 1 cup lentils
• 2 medium carrots
• 2 medium potatoes
• 2 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
• 4 cups spinach
• 1 large onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon ginger
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 juiced lime

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse the lentils under cold water and set aside.

2. 2

   Peel and dice the carrots and potatoes into bite-sized pieces.

3. 3

   Chop the onion, mince the garlic, and grate the ginger.

4. 4

   In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

5. 5

   Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.

6. 6

   Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 1 minute.

7. 7

   Add the diced carrots and potatoes to the pot, stirring well.

8. 8

   Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of curry powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper, mixing thoroughly.

9. 9

   Pour in 3 cups of vegetable broth and bring to a boil.

10. 10

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and add the rinsed lentils.

11. 11

    Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the lentils and vegetables are tender.

12. 12

    Stir in the can of coconut milk and 4 cups of spinach, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until the spinach wilts.

13. 13

    Remove from heat and squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the curry.

14. 14

    Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.