Vegetarian/Vegan Cauliflower & Red Lentil Curry
Course
Main Dish
Cuisine
NZ
Ingredients
1/2
cup
red lentils
rinsed
1
onion
chopped
2
tsp
madras curry powder
1/2
tsp
salt
1/4
tsp
turmeric
4
plum tomatoes
chopped
3
cups
cauliflower
cut in to small florets
1
jalapeno pepper
halved, seeded, thinly sliced
1
tbsp
olive oil
1
tbsp
cumin seeds
3
cloves
garlic
minced
2
tsp
fresh ginger
minced
1/4
tsp
cayenne pepper
2
tbsp
lemon juice
fresh
1
tbsp
coriander
chopped
Instructions
In a large saucepan over low heat, combine lentils, onions, curry powder, salt, turmeric, and 2 cups water; bring to a simmer.
Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are soft and the sauce has thickened, approximately 20 minutes.
Add tomatoes, cauliflower, and jalapeno peppers and simmer, covered, until the cauliflower is tender, 8 to 10 minutes longer. Remove from heat.
Heat oil in a small fry pan over medium-high heat. Add cumin seeds and cook for about 10 seconds. Add garlic and ginger; sauté until the garlic is lightly browned, about 1 minute. Stir in cayenne and immediately add the oil-spice mixture to the cauliflower mixture. Stir in lemon juice and coriander. Taste and adjust seasonings with additional salt and cayenne, garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
Serve either on its own or with a little cooked rice or quinoa.