Comforting Vegan Lentil Kalia Curry with Eggplant + Turmeric Rice | Mauritian Recipe

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-... Black Pepper Turmeric Rice ▶ https://veganlovlie.com/black-pepper-... ______________________________ ✿ INGREDIENTS YOU'LL SEE IN THIS RECIPE • Red lentils • Eggplant • Coconut milk • Tamarind paste • Herbs: fresh mint, coriander (cilantro) • Spices: cumin, garam masala, cardamom, turmeric, cinnamon, Cayenne pepper, black pepper • Basmati Rice ______________________________ ✿ VIDEOS MENTIONED — How to Deseed and Prepare Tamarind from a Block of Tamarind ▶    • How to Deseed & Prepare Tamarind Pulp or P...   — How to Make Ginger Garlic Paste ▶    • Homemade Ginger Garlic Paste (no oil, no s...   ✿ MORE KALIA RECIPE SUGGESTIONS If you enjoy this recipe, you might also like our other kalia variations on the channel: — Jackfruit Kalia Curry ▶    • This Jackfruit Kalia Curry Tastes Nothing ...   — Kalia Gravy served on Eggplant ▶    • Eggplant/Aubergine with Kalia Gravy (Veget...   ______________________________ If you enjoy simple plant-based recipes made with everyday ingredients, feel free to subscribe and follow along. \(✿◠‿◠)/ ______________________________ ✿ KEY MOMENTS 00:00 Finished Dish Preview 00:15 Intro 00:56 Ingredients Overview 01:41 Soaking Lentils 02:17 Preparing Tamarind 02:55 Preparing Ginger and Herbs 04:26 Eggplant and Variations 05:25 Starting the Curry Base 05:40 Adding Spices 06:05 Coconut Milk and Mint 07:06 Adding Lentils and Eggplant 07:44 Tamarind and Final Ingredients 08:25 Simmering the Curry 08:38 Making Turmeric Rice 10:48 Final Adjustments 12:02 Fluff the rice 12:21 Serving the Curry and Rice ✿ SIGN UP FOR UPDATES -- when we upload new recipes, cooking tips and other resources -- ▶ http://veganlovlie.com/subscribe-mail... ✿ MORE FROM OUR KITCHEN ▶ Instagram -   / veganlovlie   ▶ Facebook -   / veganlovlie   ▶ Pinterest -   / veganlovlie   ▶ X -   / veganlovlie   ✿ SUPPORT US If you would like to support this channel, you can make a donation via: ▶ Paypal - https://www.paypal.me/teenuja ✿ OUR WEBSITE ▶ http://veganlovlie.com ❤❤ Teenuja (◕‿◕✿) + Kevin ⊂◉‿◉つ ______________________________ ☢ FILMING AND VIDEO EDITING ▶ Kevin Mangaroo - http://www.kevinmangaroo.com #veganrecipes #lentilcurry #turmericrice #mauritiancuisine #plantbased #easyvegan