Curried Lentil Loaf Recipes

EASY CURRIED LENTILS

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat
• Add the diced onion and cook for 2 minutes.
• Stir in the minced garlic and curry powder and cook for 30 more seconds.
• Add the tomatoes and bay leaf and cook for another minute.
• Add the lentils and salt and cook for 8 more minutes.
• Turn the heat to high and add all the vegetable broth and water.
• Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low and let simmer for about 30-35 minutes, until the lentils become soft.
• Remove the bay leaf.
• Using an immersion blender, blend part of the soup so the broth thickens, but leave the soup chunky. If you don' thave an immersion blender, take 3 cups of soup out and blend it, then add it back in.
• Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

CURRIED LENTIL-AND-RICE LOAVES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 3 mini loaf pans or 1 standard loaf pan with parchment, leaving a 2-inch overhang; brush with oil. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add rice, lentils, onion, and curry powder. Cook, stirring, until fragrant and toasted, about 3 minutes. Add water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed and lentils and rice are al dente, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Stir in remaining ingredients. Transfer to pans; bake until tops are golden brown and firm, about 1 hour. Let cool at least 10 minutes.

CURRIED LENTIL LOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
• Lightly spray a 9x5” loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add carrot, onion, potato, pepper and garlic, and cook until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, curry powder, cayenne and salt, and mix well.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes.
• Turn off heat and stir in the lentils Place 1 cup of the lentil/vegetable mixture with the peanut butter in a blender or food processor, and blend until smooth.
• Fold this into the remaining lentil and vegetable mixture, along with the bread crumbs.
• Taste and see if more salt is needed, then add mixture to the loaf pan.
• Bake loaf until firm, about 40-50 minutes.
• It’s best to let the loaf sit for 15-20 minutes before serving.

LENTIL CURRY

Steps:

• PREP: Measure the lentils and pick over to remove debris or shriveled lentils, and then thoroughly rinse with water. Add to a bowl, cover them in room-temperature water and let soak for 15-20 minutes. Prep the veggies: finely dice the onion and carrot; finely mince the garlic cloves and the ginger.
• SAUTE: Add the 3 tablespoons butter or oil to a large pot. Heat to medium and once the butter is melted or oil is shimmering, add in the 1 cup onion, 1 tablespoon garlic, and 1 and 1/2 tablespoon ginger. Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes. Add in the 1 cup diced carrot. Cook, stirring occasionally for another 6-8 minutes or until everything is golden. Nothing should be overly browning or burning; if so, turn down the heat. While everything is cooking, measure out the spices.
• SPICES AND TOMATOES: Add the 2 tablespoons red curry paste, 1 tablespoon yellow curry powder, 1 and 1/2 teaspoon garam masala, 1 and 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1 and 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon cumin, and 3/4 teaspoon turmeric. Season with salt and pepper; I add 1 and 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt and 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper. Increase the heat to high, and stirring constantly, cook for 1-2 minutes or until very fragrant. Add in the tomatoes and reduce the heat to medium. Stir and cook for 1 minute, scraping the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits. Add in 1 teaspoon sugar.
• LENTILS AND LIQUIDS: Thoroughly drain the lentils. Add to the pot along with the can of coconut milk and 3 cups of chicken or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cover with a lid and cook for 30 minutes, stirring every 8-10 minutes. Remove the lid and simmer for another 5-8 minutes or until curry is thick and creamy and lentils are completely tender. If the mixture thickens too much, add a splash of broth or stock and if it's too thin (or lentils aren't tender yet), increase the heat a bit and simmer without the lid.
• FINISHING: Add in the 1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro and if desired, stir in the zest and juice of a lemon. Taste and adjust any seasonings; flavors should sing, so add extra salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed. Serve over cooked basmati rice if desired (Note 2) and enjoy hot.

CURRIED LENTIL LOAF

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except cheese in a large mixing bowl and mix well.
• Divide the mixture between two oiled loaf tins and press firmly, even the top.
• Decorate each loaf with your choice of thinly sliced vegetable e.g. zucchini, tomato, capsicum.
• Sprinkle grated cheese evenly over the tops.
• Bake in a moderate oven for 30-45 minutes.

CURRIED LENTILS

Steps:

• Rinse lentils and place in a saucepan with the water. Bring to a boil, then cover, and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Stir in the curry paste, coconut cream and season with salt to taste. Return to a simmer, and cook for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until tender.