Curried Yellow Lentil Porridge Recipe

Name: Curried Yellow Lentil Porridge
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons butter; 1 tablespoon high quality curry powder; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root; 1 large yellow onion, minced; 2 large carrots, minced; 2 pounds orange lentils (available in Indian groceries or specialty food stores); 4 cups chicken broth; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 cups coconut milk; 1/4 cup of shredded fresh basil for garnish, optional

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons butter
1 tablespoon high quality curry powder
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
1 large yellow onion, minced
2 large carrots, minced
2 pounds orange lentils (available in Indian groceries or specialty food stores)
4 cups chicken broth
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 cups coconut milk
1/4 cup of shredded fresh basil for garnish, optional

1
Warm the butter over high heat in a soup pot.
2
Add the curry powder and, stirring constantly, toast it for 2 minutes.
3
Add the ginger and cook for 1 minute.
4
Add the onion and carrots, stir and cook until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
5
Add the lentils and the chicken broth, stir and adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
6
Partly cover the pot, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 40 minutes.
7
Add cold water if the mixture becomes dry.
8
Add the coconut milk and stir.
9
Adjust the consistency of the soup, if necessary with additional chicken broth, water or regular milk.
10
It should be thick, but should fall off a spoon, not mound on it.
11
Adjust the seasoning again with salt and pepper.
12
The soup can be kept over low heat for up to an hour before serving, but do not let it boil.
13
This will cause the coconut milk to break.
14
Serve garnished with basil and with basmati rice on the side.

789

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

100

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons butter, 1 tablespoon high quality curry powder, 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root, 1 large yellow onion, minced, and more.

Yes, Curried Yellow Lentil Porridge falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Curried Yellow Lentil Porridge

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