Indian Coconut Lentil Curry Recipe

Lentils and other legumes are considered a low-GI food as they are digested slowly and won’t cause a sharp rise in blood sugar and insulin levels. The high protein and soluble fibre content of legumes slows the rate at which they leave the stomach and delays the absorption of its glucose. This makes them an ideal addition to the diet, especially for anyone having to watch their weight and blood sugar levels.
Serves: 4
Ingredients
Method
- Olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- Tin diced tomatoes
- Heaped tsp cumin
- Heaped tsp coriander
- Heaped tsp ginger powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- Pinch sea salt & pepper
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 large carrot, diced
- Tin coconut milk
- 2 cups vegetable stock or bone broth
- Handful fresh coriander, leaves roughly chopped
- Toasted coconut flakes, for topping (optional)
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