Carrot and Red Lentil Curry with Broccoli Rice

A vibrant carrot and lentil curry cooked in creamy coconut milk and tomatoes. Served with broccoli rice, making the entire meal more nutritious.
Carrot and red lentil curry with broccoli rice

You know how much I love curry, right?

The other week I met the most amazing lady called Lajina at my workshop who teaches Indian home cooked cookery classes.

Since then, she has kindly taken me shopping to some Indian shops to stock up on different pulses. We’re now planning a pop-up supper club for September!

Isn’t it amazing how a chance meeting with a like-minded foodie can lead to you learning so many new things and many more exciting things to come?

As well as demos and teaching, she also makes delicious homemade spice blends with her secret recipe – I’m a total convert as it makes it so easy to create an authentic Indian meal at home – seriously good!

My super delicious daal made with Lajina’s spice blend!

So back to my curry, which isn’t very traditional but is very delicious!

Made from red lentils and carrots because I had some gorgeous organic carrots, then with coconut milk and topped with crunchy toasted cashews for crunch and extra protein.

I think it’s very yummy. The carrots and lentils work so well with the coconut milk and tomatoes. Plus, cooking with pluses is not only delicious, healthy but also really, really economical.

Instead of flatbreads, quinoa, or brown rice (although they would all be delicious) I’ve been experimenting again, and I’ve made some yummy green broccoli rice. I’ve been wanting to try it for a while, and it’s really delicious!

There are many health benefits to adding extra greens to my meals. I would definitely recommend giving it a go – I’m going to be making a big broccoli rice salad next.

I’ll be creating and experimenting with lots more with tasty, easy and cost-effective curries and daals in the next few months.

And, I hope you enjoy this one. Love, Niki xx

The Recipe

Carrot and red lentil curry with broccoli rice

Carrot and Red Lentil Curry with Broccoli Rice

A vibrant carrot and lentil curry cooked in creamy coconut milk and tomatoes. Served with broccoli rice, making the entire meal more nutritious.
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
2-3 servings
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Ingredients

For the broccoli rice

  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
  • 1 head of broccoli
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • Juice 1/2 lemon

For the curry

  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1 onion roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
  • A little water
  • 4 cloves garlic grated
  • 2 knob ginger grated
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • 6 organic carrots sliced
  • 1 can organic light coconut milk
  • 1 pack organic tomatoes
  • 1 tsp garam masala–I used Masala Magic
  • Handful cashews
  • Coriander

Instructions

For the curry

  • Add the lentils to a bowl and cover with water. Soak for 30 minutes, then rinse and put aside.
  • Fry the onion in the rapeseed oil in a large saucepan for 8-10 minutes on a medium heat until soft. Add a little water to stop it from burning.
  • Add in the garlic, ginger and spices. Stir for a few minutes and then add in the carrots, lentils, coconut milk, and tomatoes. Bring to the boil, then turn down the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Finally, add in the garam masala.

To make the broccoli rice

  • Fry the onion in rapeseed oil in a frying pan for 8-10 minutes on a medium heat until soft.
  • Add a little water to stop it from burning.
  • Chop up the head of broccoli roughly and add it to your food processor. Pulse until you get a fine grain.
  • Add the broccoli to the frying pan and fry for 5-6 minutes until cooked through then season with salt and the juice of 1/2 lemon.
  • Toast the cashews in a dry pan for 3–4 minutes on a medium heat until they get nice and toasted (be careful not to burn them).

To serve

  • Serve the curry with the broccoli rice, toasted cashews and a sprinkle of coriander.
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  • Lovely blog! I am loving it!! Will come back again. I am taking

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  • This looks delicious. Can’t wait to try it!

    • Hey Amanda
      So glad you like it! Would love to hear what you think
      Love, Niki xx

  • Saying I love curry is a definite understatement. I LIVE for it! Anyways, this curry looks so colorful and gorgeous! Cannot wait to make curry sometime!

  • Ooh this looks super yummy and definitely going to give the broccoli rice a try. One question though, you say this serves 2-4, that seems like a huge difference! If I’m making it just for my husband and I as a main course should we be halving the recipe? Thanks!!

    • Hi Vicki
      Thank you!
      I would say 2 big portions or 3 medium (I’ve just changed it).
      Let me know what you think lovely xxx

  • Hi,

    This recipe sounds delicious. However I have one comment – what exactly is a ‘pack of tomatoes’?

    Are you talking cherry or large? Approx grams or how many would be great! As in Tesco organic normal tomatoes come in a pack of 4 and sainsburys in a 6.

    THANKYOU.

    • Hey Jodie
      Thanks lovely! Just amended.. 4 plum toms or 1 can.
      Love, Niki xx

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