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A delicious plate of High Protein Spicy Lentil Curry

Simple High Protein Spicy Lentil Curry

A bold and creamy high protein spicy lentil curry made with red lentils, Greek yogurt, and warm Indian-inspired spices for a satisfying one-pot vegetarian meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g dry red lentils rinsed
  • 125 g plain Greek yogurt
  • 30 g chickpea flour
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 15 g fresh ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 30 g tomato paste
  • 720 ml vegetable broth
  • 15 ml oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger for 5 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, and garam masala. Toast for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and chickpea flour, cooking for 1 minute.
  5. Add rinsed red lentils and vegetable broth.
  6. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and cook for 20–25 minutes until lentils are soft.
  7. Remove pot from heat and let cool slightly.
  8. Slowly stir in Greek yogurt until creamy and smooth.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

Always add Greek yogurt off heat to prevent curdling. Adjust chili powder to your preferred spice level and add broth when reheating if curry thickens too much.