Easy Cauliflower & Lentil Curry
A curry is a
simple way to liven up the week. It is plentiful and full of healthy legumes.
Ingredients
- 200 g red lentils
- 2 garlic cloves finely chopped or minced
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 1 tin (400ml/13.5 fl oz) coconut milk
- 1 large sweet potato peeled and cubed
- 1 tbsp tomato puree
- 500 ml vegetable stock (from cube is fine)
- 1 tsp (heaped) ground coriander
- 1 tsp black mustard seeds
- 50 g mild korma curry paste or curry paste of your choice
- 2 tsp (heaped) garam masala
- 2 tbsp rapeseed or coconut oil
- 1 tsp (heaped) turmeric
- juice of one lemon or to taste
- 1 large cauliflower broken into florets and large florets cut in half
- 2 handfuls fresh spinach optional
- small bunch of coriander/cilantro (leaves and stalks) finely chopped, some saved for garnish
Instructions
First, heat
the oil in a large saucepan with a lid, add the chopped onion and garlic and
fry for 5-8 minutes until they are softened and translucent but not colored.
Then, add
the curry paste, tomato puree and all the spices and fry with onions for a few
minutes. At this point, your kitchen will start to smell amazing!
Add the
lentils, then quickly add the vegetable broth and coconut milk.
Continue to
stir and push until the solid part of the coconut milk melts into the liquid.
Add
cauliflower florets and make sure they are submerged in the liquid.
Bring the
curry to a boil, cover (how low the heat is) and simmer for about 10 minutes,
stirring occasionally.
After 10
minutes, add the cubed sweet potato making sure it is immersed in the liquid.
You may need to add a little water or broth if the mixture becomes a little
dry. Simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes until the cauliflower and sweet potato
are tender.
Add two
handfuls of fresh spinach leaves and mix.
Remove the
curry from the heat, taste and season well with salt and pepper.
Add the lemon
juice (or to taste) and mix the chopped cilantro / coriander leaves and stems
(leaving a few leaves for garnish).
Serve with
rice and / or flat breads of your choice.
Happy
Cooking Time.
