Comforting Vegan Lentil Kalia Curry with Eggplant + Turmeric Rice

A comforting red lentil curry recipe inspired by Mauritian kalia, made with warming spices, coconut milk, and tangy tamarind. This vegan curry calls for simple ingredients and is paired with a fragrant black pepper turmeric rice for a homely and satisfying meal.

Kalia is a highly aromatic curry with origins from North India and a beloved place in Mauritian cuisine. Traditionally, it’s made with yogurt and meat or fish. This version uses red lentils and eggplant for a nourishing plant-based alternative.

Coconut milk brings richness, while tamarind adds a gentle tang, creating a well-balanced sauce infused with warm spices like garam masala, cumin, cinnamon, and cardamom.

In this video, I also show how to prepare a simple turmeric basmati rice with black pepper and cardamom, cooked alongside the curry for an easy weeknight meal.

You can find the full written recipe here:

Red Lentil Kalia Curry with Eggplant

▶ https://veganlovlie.com/lentil-kalia-curry/

Black Pepper Turmeric Rice

▶ https://veganlovlie.com/black-pepper-turmeric-rice/

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✿ INGREDIENTS YOU'LL SEE IN THIS RECIPE

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✿ VIDEOS MENTIONED

▶ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgf1CI0w4FA

▶ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVVk7CtXNpo

✿ MORE KALIA RECIPE SUGGESTIONS

If you enjoy this recipe, you might also like our other kalia variations on the channel:

▶ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgxZoe7AdHY

▶ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ps6GQlpA4N8

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