This delicious Crock Pot Coconut Lentil Curry is a slow cooker version of the most popular recipe on the blog. Throw everything into your pot, set the timer, and come home to a tasty vegetarian (and vegan!) dinner. You will LOVE it!
| vegetarian + vegan + gluten-free |
Here it is, my friends! This is the recipe you have been asking for. This is the crock pot version of the most popular recipe on the blog.
If I were the betting type (I'm totally not) I would put down money that you've tried the Creamy Coconut Lentil Curry recipe. I shared that recipe with you back in July 2016, and it quickly rose to the #1 spot. Many tens of thousands of people visit that recipe every month.
It's still a go-to recipe for me at home because it is super easy to make, 100% no need to measure ingredients fail-proof, and crazy delicious.
Since I published the original recipe, I've had so many requests for a Crock Pot Coconut Lentil Curry version. When you reach out to me with special requests I can't help but get a little gitty. That's what friends do; they reach out to each other. Knowing that you feel comfortable asking me for specific recipes makes me all kind of happy.
So here it is, my friends. A Crock Pot Coconut Lentil Curry recipe, just for you. 🙂
This slow cooker version couldn't be any easier to make. Honestly, it almost seems too easy. ← That's the truth!
I'm talking about dump all the ingredients into the pot, pop on the lid, turn it on, and walk away. Super easy. Ridiculously easy.
You can even put all the ingredients in your crock pot in the evening. Store it in your fridge overnight, then turn it on in the morning before you head out the door. When you come home 8-10 hours later, dinner will be waiting for you.
That's the beauty of this recipe: it cooks while you play. Or while you work, but let's not think about that.
Easy Slow Cooker Lentils
The original coconut lentil curry recipe is also easy to make, but after a long day, no cooking is better than a little cooking. That's where a bag of lentils and your slow cooker come in handy.
Once the lentils are cooked, all you need to do is add a can of coconut milk, a few cherry tomatoes, and a handful of cilantro and you've got dinner. If you want to get fancy, you can serve this with rice. I like it just as much on its own.
Bonus points if you pick up some naan on the way home. 🙂
Healthy vegan lentil recipes:
- Coconut Black Lentil Curry
- Deliciously Rich Lentil Bolognese
- Curried Vegan Shepherd's Pie with Coconut Sweet Potato Topping
- Revitalizing Ginger Coconut Lentil Soup
- Coconut Red Lentil Peanut Soup
- Creamy Coconut Lentil Curry
Crock Pot Coconut Lentil Curry
Prep Time: 10 mins- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Category: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
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This delicious Crock Pot Coconut Lentil Curry is a slow cooker version of the most popular recipe on the blog. Throw everything into your pot, set the timer, and come home to a tasty vegetarian (and vegan!) dinner. You will LOVE it!
| vegetarian + vegan + gluten-free |
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups dried brown lentils
- 2 tablespoons ginger, chopped
- 1 tablespoon each: cumin, coriander, turmeric
- Optional: 1-2 teaspoons cayenne powder
- 1 – 28-ounce can of crushed tomatoes
- 1 head of garlic, chopped
- 1/2 an onion, finely minced
- 1 – 15-ounce can coconut milk
- 2-3 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- A few handfuls of cherry tomatoes
- Optional: cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- Add the dried brown lentils, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, if using the cayenne, crushed tomatoes, garlic, onion, and 3 cups of water in your crock pot. Put the lid on and set the timer for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low.
- Stir the coconut milk, 2 teaspoons of sea salt, cilantro and cherry tomatoes into the curry. Taste and add extra salt to taste.
- Serve on its own or over a bed of rice.
Kristen Stevens
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Hi, I’m Kristen! 
It says cook for 4 hours. Is this on low or high?
Thanks, Simone
Oops I just saw 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low. I printed the recipe and it didn’t have that info on it.
No problem at all!
Hi! I will try this recipe now. Question for next time: does it make a lot of difference if I throw the coconut milk to cook with it?
The reason it’s added at the end is that sometimes coconut milk can curdle when it’s cooked. While there is nothing harmful if that happens, it doesn’t look very nice. 🙂
Making it tonight with French lentils, can’t wait to try it!
I hope it was a hit!
Hi there
Just wanting to check in the garlic quantity before I make this. When you say a head of garlic do you mean the whole bulb? I.e. many cloves? I love garlic but this seems like a lot so just wanted to check 😊. Thanks!
You want to use the whole head of garlic – 10-12 cloves. I know it seems like a lot but it totally works in this recipe. 🙂
Wonderful flavours and the finished result even looked like the photograph! I have been enjoying the feast of recipes and will be cooking more of them.
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I’m so happy you liked it!!
I’ve made your regular version a few times before and thought I would try this one. It’s so good too!
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So happy you like both versions!
Is the coconut milk to be used in this curry recipe… unsweetened or sweetened?
Unsweetened! I use a can of full-fat unsweetened coconut milk. 🙂
Hi Kristen! This recipe is really good. I definitely recommend it with some rice. My sister-in-law said it’s her first time to eat a meatless curry dish and she never thought it would still be really satisfying even without the meat.
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I’m so happy to hear it was a hit!
I absolutely loved this dish! Even my meat-loving husband enjoyed it. I got a coworker hooked on it, too. The coconut milk really makes it creamy. Hard to eat only one helping!
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I always feel that a vegan recipe is a real winner when it’s approved by meat lovers! So happy you and your husband like the recipe!!
Hi! I’m looking forward to this! Can you tell me approximately how much (cups, oz., etc.) this makes when it is finished / how much constitutes a serving? I’m tracking Weight Watchers points 😉
Thanks!
I didn’t measure the quantity during recipe testing so I can’t say for sure. My guess would be that each serving would be about 1 1/2 cups. I hope that helps!
Yummy! I made this tonight and followed the recipe exactly except for subbing green lentils for brown and it turned out great! Especially loved adding the cilantro and cherry tomatoes at the end for a fresh pop of flavour. Thanks for the great recipe! 🙂
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You are so welcome!!
My husband hates curry (which is almost a deal breaker I tell ya) AND I have a teeny tiny crock pot so I halved the recipe and enjoyed this all to myself. I put it over a plain baked potato and it was heavenly! Since I halved the recipe it didn’t take me as long, maybe 5 hours on low. Love it!!!
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Haha that would almost be a deal breaker for me, too! At least you don’t have to share. 🙂
I have red, yellow or green lentils – go figure 🙂 any recommendations to what would be best? Thanks!
I would opt for the green lentils as red and yellow take a little less time to cook. 🙂
Hi there,
I can only find green lentils, would it make a big difference in the recipe?
Thanks!
Green lentils will work well in this recipe!