Vegan Lentil Curry - Made using slow cooker. Added Indian spices and flavors. S Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

Vegan Lentil Curry is a Delicious Meal Made in a Slow Cooker that is Packed with Protein and Nutrition. This Lentil Recipe Can be Done in Under 7 Hours

Vegan Lentil Curry is a staple in Indian food. We love curry and lentil is right at the top of the list. Here is a Vegan Lentil Curry recipe like no other!

In this vegan lentil curry, you will find pinto beans, small potatoes, purple potatoes, cherry tomatoes, red onions and a whole bunch of Indian spices that are great for the digestive system.

All my recipes, so far, have been quick easy meals that haven’t taken more than an hour to make. This recipe on the other, takes about 7 hours to make.

I decided to go into the slow cooker recipes because they are all the rage.

I discovered that a vegan lentil curry is best when slow cooked. Turns out, all these years, I was cooking them incorrectly. Cooking it on the stove top never let all its flavors marinate and bring them to the surface.

This mini slow cooker is my faithful appliance. It made the journey with me from NJ and it has been very useful. You can use your regular crockpot slow cooker for the same amount of time.

Turmeric is a very important spice. I added it to this recipe as it is a staple in all Indian food. It is called the world’s healthiest spice for good reasons. Click here to read all about the Turmeric.

I made vegan bolognese sauce in a slow cooker and it turned out so deliciously good! Try it for your next dinner idea when you don’t feel like cooking.

Check out my kale curried red lentils and my pressure cooker red lentil soup

So, what is your favorite slow cooker recipe?







Vegan Lentil Curry – Slow Cooked Vegan Lentil Curry - Made using slow cooker. Added Indian spices and flavors. S Print Pin Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 7 hours 20 minutes Total Time: 7 hours 30 minutes Servings: 6 servings Calories: 236 kcal Author: Healing Tomato Ingredients 1 cup lentils dried

1 cup pinto beans dried

3 baby potatoes

2 purple potatoes

1/2 cup red onions finely chopped

1 cup cherry tomatoes

1 tsp ginger grated

1 tsp garlic grated

1 tsp turmeric

5 yellow mustard seeds

1 tsp black mustard seeds

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

1 tsp cumin powder

4 curry leaves

1 cup tomato puree (canned or fresh)

2 tsp olive oil or coconut oil

1/4 cup water

3 tsp kosher salt Instructions In a medium pan, add the oil and warm it at low heat

Add both mustard seeds and allow the black mustard seeds to pop

Add the cumin seeds

Add the turmeric and cayenne pepper

Add the ginger and garlic and saute for 30 seconds

Add the curry leaves followed immediately by water and tomato puree

Heat for a couple minutes and then remove from heat

Turn on your slow cooker and allow it warm up for about 5 minutes

Add the tomato puree with all the spices into the slow cooker

Add the lentils and pinto beans

Stir well once and then allow it to cook on its own for 4-5 hours

After 5 hours, open the lid and stir. Add more water, if needed

Add the cherry tomatoes and cook uncovered for the next 2 hours

Stir it occasionally

Remove from the slow cooker and serve with naan or rice. Or Both! 🙂 Notes Nutrition Info is approximate Please note that these instructions and ingredient amounts are based on my small slow cooker. If you are cooking in a crockpot or a slow cooker, please adjust the volume based on that. Also, cook time will vary based on your slow cooker Nutrition Calories: 236 kcal Tried this recipe? Follow me @healingtomato1 and mention #healingtomato1