Tempeh and Red Lentil Keema-style Curry

This curry was inspired by keema - a Pakistani dish traditionally made using minced lamb. We have replaced the meat with crumbled tempeh and red lenti...ls. Tamari and miso bring depth of flavour. Crumbling the tempeh in your hands yields the best texture - if you find this difficult to do you can pulse a chopped up block in the food processor until minced. Enjoy it on its own as a lighter meal or serve with rice, naan breads or a baked potato. Read more This curry was inspired by keema - a Pakistani dish traditionally made using minced lamb. We have replaced the meat with crumbled tempeh and red lentils. Tamari and miso bring depth of flavour. Crumbling the tempeh in your hands yields the best texture - if you find this difficult to do you can pulse a chopped up block in the food processor until minced. Enjoy it on its own as a lighter meal or serve with rice, naan breads or a baked potato.

Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
30 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
Yes
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Probiotics
Prebiotics
Contains
Soy
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Probiotics
Prebiotics

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

346kcal
Calories
9g
Total Fat
42g
Carbs
11g
Sugars
27g
Protein
17g
Fibre
9mg
Iron
50%
 
166mg
Magnesium
40%
 
366mg
Phosporus
29%
 
1346mg
Potassium
29%
 
452mg
Sodium
20%
 
1mg
Vitamin B1
83%
 
0.1mcg
Vitamin B12
4%
 
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
4.4mg
Vitamin E
29%
 
207mcg
Vitamin B9
52%
 
205mcg
Vitamin A
23%
 
50mg
Vitamin C
56%
 
3.5mg
Zinc
32%
 
53mcg
Vitamin K
44%
 
1mg
Copper
111%
 
0.5mg
Vitamin B2
38%
 
5.8mg
Vitamin B3
36%
 
1.5mg
Vitamin B6
88%
 
219mg
Calcium
17%
 
Calories: 346kcal; Total Fat: 9g; Carbs: 42g; Sugars: 11g; Protein: 27g; Fibre: 17g; Iron: 9mg (50%); Magnesium: 166mg (40%); Phosporus: 366mg (29%); Potassium: 1346mg (29%); Sodium: 452mg (20%); Vitamin B1: 1mg (83%); Vitamin B12: 0.1mcg (4%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 4.4mg (29%); Vitamin B9: 207mcg (52%); Vitamin A: 205mcg (23%); Vitamin C: 50mg (56%); Zinc: 3.5mg (32%); Vitamin K: 53mcg (44%); Copper: 1mg (111%); Vitamin B2: 0.5mg (38%); Vitamin B3: 5.8mg (36%); Vitamin B6: 1.5mg (88%); Calcium: 219mg (17%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Probiotics
Prebiotics
Contains
Soy
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User comments (20)

Linda 3 days ago

Very nice with flatbreads - made it with smoked tempeh which gave it more depth of flavour. Will definitely make again!

Aaron and Rachel Last month

Very tasty. I deseeded the green chilli but will leave in next time for extra spice. Could be nice with a dollop of no fat Greek Yoghurt stirred through. Maybe add some Garam Masala

Eliki 2 months ago

Utterly delicious!! Definitely going on regular rotation.
Added some coconut milk at the end - could also at dollop of Greek yoghurt if you didn’t have lime too to give an acidic and creamy flavour

Beth 2 months ago

Absolutely delicious 🥰

Iza 2 months ago

Very tasty, I will cook it again!

Carol 2 months ago

Great recipe! Loved it. Did have to use some different spices as I don’t use curry powder but used garam masala plus turmeric instead.

Lesley 2 months ago

First time I used Tempeh and I don’t like it very much. I don’t have a food processor, so it was very difficult to chop by hand and my hands in plaster so that didn’t help! The meal was tasty enough, but But not one of my favourites.

Gina 3 months ago

Banging!! Really filling too.

JA 4 months ago

Delicious Curry, quick to produce, with the added ability to use up left over vegetables.

Lorraine 4 months ago

Delicious x

Caroline 4 months ago

10/10 thanks very much guys- added in kale too , suspect could otherwise sneak, brocoli or brussel sprouts in

Dawn 4 months ago

First time cooking with Tempeh. And it was delicious 👌Will definitely be making this again!

Chien 4 months ago

Yet another one of your super quick yet delicious recipes! Loved the flavours here, even though the only spice used was curry!

Sue 4 months ago

Followed recipe exactly
Delicious
Light yet filling and satisfying
Could you add more tempeh to increase protein level? (Aiming for 44g for day)

Sylvie 5 months ago

Delicious!! I have a hard time incorporating lentils, but this so good!

Denise 5 months ago

My husband prepared this for lunch today and it was delicious! He did use a can of chopped tomatoes instead of passata and also included the lime and chopped coriander. We will certainly be having this again although crumbling the tempeh wasn’t entirely successful. Next time he says he will pulse it in the blender. Thanks for another delicious recipe. 😍

Natalia 5 months ago

Soo good. Love it. I like that it doesn't contain mushrooms. I love mushrooms but my kids don't, unfortunately. This is perfect for my family. Thabk you

Milind 5 months ago

Don’t think it needs all the extra water… perhaps 75% less water… ?

Val 5 months ago

Fantastic! First time I have tried tempeh. Looks weird but tastes great as it soaks up all the flavours of the sauce.

Wendy 6 months ago

Loved this as much as I love the tempeh Bolognese. Thank you for sequencing the ingredients in the order that the cook needs them (not sure if you fixed that in the Bolognese recipe.) The red lentils adds a nice bulk and allows for plenty of leftovers.

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