Curried Lentils
Curried lentils are a warming vegetarian main course with dried lentils, carrots, onions and crushed tomatoes in a fragrant curry and ginger sauce. The Thermomix TM7 chops the vegetables in seconds, then simmers everything hands-free in one bowl. Ideal as a quick weeknight dinner with rice or naan bread, with minimal washing up afterwards.
About this recipe
Curried Lentils Thermomix TM7 is the kind of quick weeknight dinner that turns a handful of pantry staples into a fragrant, satisfying vegan main course. Dried lentils need no soaking here: they simmer gently with onions, carrots and canned crushed tomatoes until tender, while curry powder and dried ground ginger build a warm, aromatic base. Searching for lentil curry recipes for your all-in-one kitchen machine? This one shows exactly why the TM7 earns its counter space. The blades chop the onions and carrots uniformly in seconds, the built-in scale weighs the lentils and water straight into the bowl, and the precise heating keeps the tomato sauce simmering without scorching — a common problem with stovetop lentil curries. A spoonful of vegetable stock paste and extra virgin olive oil round out the flavour. Serve it with steamed rice, warm naan or a dollop of yogurt for a hearty family dinner that reheats beautifully the next day.
Preparation tips
- Rinse the dried lentils in a sieve until the water runs clear before adding them to the mixing bowl; this removes surface starch and keeps the curried lentils from turning gluey during simmering.
- For a thicker curry, remove the measuring cap and let the lentils reduce for a few extra minutes at the end; for a soupier version, simply add a splash of hot water or stock before serving.
- Swap the curry powder for garam masala and add a handful of baby spinach at the very end for a milder, greener version that children usually enjoy with a spoonful of yogurt on top.
Recipe variations
- Coconut lentil curry: replace part of the water with a can of coconut milk and stir it in during the final minutes for a creamier, milder lentil curry that pairs beautifully with basmati rice.
- Festive spiced version: add a cinnamon stick, cardamom pods and a handful of diced sweet potato with the carrots, then finish with fresh coriander and toasted almond flakes for a celebratory dinner.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Uniform chopping of the onions and carrots in seconds gives the lentil curry an even base without any tears or a cutting board. [Multi-Function]
- Weighing the dried lentils and water directly in the mixing bowl guarantees the correct ratio for tender, not mushy, results. [Built-in Scale]
- Steady heating keeps the crushed tomatoes and curry powder simmering without sticking, so the sauce develops deep flavour hands-free. [Hands-Free]
- Gentle mixing of the simmering lentils prevents scorching on the bowl base while you prepare rice or naan alongside. [Multi-Function]
- Fine grating of fresh ginger instead of ground works here too, distributing warm spice evenly through the finished curry. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- dried lentils
- water
- yellow onions
- carrots
- extra virgin olive oil
- curry powder
- dried ground ginger
- canned crushed tomatoes
- vegetable stock paste
- salt