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One-Pot Lentil Curry

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A warming lentil curry made in one pot, costed to the penny and packed with goodness. A bag of lentils and a tin of tomatoes make a meat-free meal for pennies.

Prep 10 mins
Cook 30 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £1.34

Approx £5.35 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours

S by Steven Tobin · Published 6 Jul 2026
One-Pot Lentil Curry

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Fry the chopped onion, garlic and grated ginger in a large pot in a little oil for 5 minutes until softened.
  2. 2
    Stir in the curry powder and turmeric and cook for a minute until fragrant.
  3. 3
    Rinse the lentils and add them with the chopped tomatoes, coconut milk, crumbled stock cubes and enough water to cover.
  4. 4
    Simmer for 25 minutes, stirring now and then, until the lentils are soft and the curry has thickened.
  5. 5
    Stir through the spinach until wilted, season to taste and serve with rice or bread.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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