# Lentil Curry with Rice

Recipe by [Marta Kowalczyk](https://fridge.menu/en/u/martakowal)

A warming lentil curry with courgette and coconut milk, served over basmati rice with a zesty coriander yoghurt.

Servings: 4 · Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min · Other

Vegetarian · Contains: milk

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## Ingredients

- 1 tbsp [Curry powder](https://fridge.menu/en/i/curry-powder) — medium hot
- 3 clove [Garlic](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garlic) — finely chopped
- 1 pcs [Onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/onion) — finely chopped
- 1 tbsp [Ginger](https://fridge.menu/en/i/ginger) — finely grated
- 150 g [Lentils](https://fridge.menu/en/i/lentils)
- 200 g [Courgette](https://fridge.menu/en/i/zucchini) — coarsely grated
- 400 g [Chopped tomatoes](https://fridge.menu/en/i/canned-chopped-tomatoes) — tinned
- 400 ml [Coconut milk](https://fridge.menu/en/i/coconut-milk)
- 1 tbsp [Olive oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/olive-oil) — for frying
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt)
- [Black pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — freshly ground
- 100 ml [Greek yoghurt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/greek-yogurt) — 10%
- 1 bunch [Coriander](https://fridge.menu/en/i/coriander) — fresh
- ½ pcs [Lemon](https://fridge.menu/en/i/lemon) — organic, juice and zest
- [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt)
- [Black pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — freshly ground
- 1 tsp [Chilli flakes](https://fridge.menu/en/i/chili-flakes)

### Rice

- 1 tbsp [Ginger](https://fridge.menu/en/i/ginger) — finely grated
- 1 clove [Garlic](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garlic) — crushed
- 300 ml Basmati rice
- 500 ml [Water](https://fridge.menu/en/i/water)
- ½ tsp [Salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt)
- 1 tsp [Olive oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/olive-oil) — for frying

## Steps

1. Toast the curry powder in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant.
2. Add the oil, garlic, onion and ginger and fry, stirring, until the onion has softened.
3. Add the lentils, courgette, chopped tomatoes and coconut milk to the pot and mix well.
4. Simmer covered for about 30-40 minutes, until the lentils are soft.
5. Rice with ginger and garlic. Add oil, ginger and garlic to a pot and fry the ginger over low heat until lightly fragrant.
6. Add the water, basmati rice and salt.
7. Stir well, cover with a lid and slowly bring to the boil.
8. Cook the rice covered over low heat for 10 minutes.
9. Remove from the heat and let the rice rest for a further 10 minutes in the covered pot.
10. Mix the Greek yoghurt with finely chopped coriander, lemon zest, a little juice, salt and pepper.
11. Serve the rice in deep bowls, top with the lentil curry and coriander dressing, and sprinkle with chilli flakes.

Published 2026-10-08

https://fridge.menu/en/r/lentil-curry-with-rice-bo4os62e

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