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Crock Pot Curry Lentils

July 26, 2017 by Sandy Leave a Comment

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Crock Pot Curry Lentils are the perfect meal to make on a busy day. Cooking all day while you get stuff done. Or, like I did today: Run around and look for lost things and then forget that I am going out to dinner so I will have to eat the wonderful pot full of lentil goodness that I have been smelling ALL DAY, tomorrow. Wha whaa. That’s okay because these slow cooker curry lentils are even better the next day!

 Crock Pot Curry Lentils in a crock pot with wooden serving spoon

Crock Pot Curry Lentils

Crock pots are wonderful kitchen helpers. How great is the “set it and forget it” way of cooking?! Even in the heat of Summer, since a crock pot won’t make your kitchen hotter!

The first lentil dish I ever had was a soup with a fair amount of garlic in it, and vinegar. It was wonderful! Since then I have enjoyed lentils in many other dishes. I even made a lentil loaf (a kind of vegetarian meatloaf). It was good, but Paul and Bryen weren’t fans. Hey, I tried! Once in a while the guys will go with me to the land of meatless food that poses as meat.

This Crock Pot Curry Lentils recipe has such a burst of flavor, it is perfect over rice, with naan bread, or even on a bed of spinach! It’s a very forgiving recipe as far as spice is concerned. If you don’t have one of the spices called for, it will still taste great!

Crock Pot Curry Lentils over rice in a small white bowl

I use a hot curry powder, so I don’t add cayenne to this recipe. If you have mild curry powder, and like a little kick of spice, throw in a dash or two of cayenne pepper. I advise tasting your lentils midway through cooking, or before serving, so you can see if you need more salt or spice. Also to test the tenderness of the lentils.

My crock pot is kind of old, so I let it cook a little longer. Closer to 6 hours on High. I usually add more broth and stir a couple of times as those little lentils absorb a lot of liquid! So while this is a “set it and forget it” recipe, if you just check it a couple of times, that would be good.

If you need to leave for work or wherever, err on the side of caution and just add the extra broth in the beginning. If you’ll be gone all day, use the low setting. Low setting = low stress. Come home to a tasty meal!

Close up of Crock Pot Curry Lentils over rice in a small white bowl

Crock Pot Curry Lentils in a crock pot with wooden serving spoon
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Crock Pot Curry Lentils
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
 

Crock Pot Curry Lentils are easy to make and packed with wonderful flavor!

Course: Dinner, Main Course, Vegetarian
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: slow cooker curry lentils recipe
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 175 kcal
Author: Sandy Clifton
Ingredients
  • 16 oz Brown Lentils
  • 1 large Yellow Onion, chopped
  • 2 Medium Carrots, diced
  • 1 15.5 oz can Garbanzo Beans, drained and rinsed
  • 4 Garlic Cloves, pressed or finely diced
  • 7 cups Vegetable Broth, divided
  • 1 29 oz Can Crushed Tomatoes
  • 2 tsp Ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 2 tsp Garam Masala
  • 2 Tbsp Curry Powder
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Coriander
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 1 can Coconut Milk
Instructions
  1. Rinse lentils in a colander and pick through (to remove debris and little stones).
  2. Add lentils to crock pot.
  3. Pour in 6 cups of the broth (Keep remaining broth to add if lentils get too thick).
  4. Add all other ingredients except the coconut milk to the crock pot. Stir and put lid on.
  5. Set to High and cook for 4-5 hours, or Low for 6-8 hours. Cooking time will vary with different models of slow cookers. You want to cook until the lentils are soft (different types of lentils will cook at different times. I used brown lentils).
Before Serving
  1. Stir in the coconut milk.
Serving Ideas
  1. Serve over rice.
  2. Serve over Baby Spinach, roughly chopped.
  3. Serve over mashed potatoes.
  4. Garnish with cilantro or parsley.
Recipe Notes

Approx. 3/4 cup size servings. -------- Adapted from Pinch of Yum - Crockpot Red Lentil Curry

This Crock Pot Curry Lentils recipe is very simple to make. Packed with flavor, we love it! simplehappyfoodie.com #crockpotlentils #slowcookerlentils

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Filed Under: Crock Pot / Slow Cooker, Dinner, Gluten-Free, Recipes, Soups, Stews & Chowders, Vegetarian

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