Caribbean Pineapple Curry with Lentil and Okra

Name: Caribbean Pineapple Curry with Lentil and Okra
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Coconut Oil; Onion; Garlic; Ginger; Curry Powder; Ground Allspice; Coconut Milk; Vegetable Broth; Tomato Paste; Dried Lentils; Pineapple Chunks; Okra; Red Bell Pepper; Salt and Pepper; Fresh Thyme Sprigs

A vibrant, tropical twist on a classic curry dish

This delightful Caribbean Pineapple Curry blends the sweet and tangy flavors of pineapple with hearty lentils and tender okra, creating a taste sensation that transports you to a tropical paradise.

1 h 30 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

Curry Base

Coconut Oil

2 tbsp

Onion

1 large, finely chopped

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Ginger

1 inch, grated

Curry Sauce

Curry Powder

1 tbsp

Ground Allspice

1 tsp

Coconut Milk

1 can (14 oz)

Vegetable Broth

1 cup

Tomato Paste

1 tbsp

Main Ingredients

Dried Lentils

1 cup, rinsed

Pineapple Chunks

1 cup, fresh or canned, drained

Okra

2 cups, sliced

Red Bell Pepper

1, sliced

Seasoning

Salt and Pepper

to taste

Fresh Thyme Sprigs

optional

Preparation

Preparing the Curry Base

Heat the Oil

Heat the coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Sauté Onion

Add the onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Cook Garlic and Ginger

Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.

Assembling the Curry Sauce

Add Spices

Sprinkle the curry powder and allspice over the onion mixture and cook for 1 minute.

Combine Liquids

Pour in the coconut milk, vegetable broth, and tomato paste, stirring to combine.

Simmer Sauce

Bring the mixture to a simmer.

Do not boil the coconut milk; it can separate if overheated. Add a pinch of sugar to balance the curry's flavors if needed.

Cooking Process

Cooking the Lentils

Add lentils to the simmering curry sauce, cover, and cook for 25 minutes until tender.

Incorporating Vegetables

Stir in pineapple, okra, and red bell pepper, cooking for an additional 15 minutes.

Flavor Adjustment

Season with salt, pepper, and thyme to taste before serving.

Plating & Serving