LENTIL CURRY

Name: Lentil Curry
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets; 200g red lentils, rinsed; 400g tin chopped tomatoes; 400ml light coconut milk; 1 large onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 30g fresh ginger, grated; 2 tablespoons curry powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 500ml vegetable stock; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 150g fresh spinach; Fresh coriander for garnish; Juice of 1 lime; Sea salt and black pepper

Warming, Protein-Rich, Aromatic

Red lentils break down into a creamy texture, whilst cauliflower adds substance and soaks up the fragrant spices. Perfect for batch cooking. Red lentils break down into a creamy texture, whilst cauliflower adds substance and soaks up the spices.

Suitable for High Protein Diet, Low Fat Diet, Low Glycaemic Diet, Vegan Diet

Serves: 4 |

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

1 medium cauliflower, cut into florets
200g red lentils, rinsed
400g tin chopped tomatoes
400ml light coconut milk
1 large onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
30g fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon garam masala
500ml vegetable stock
2 tablespoons olive oil
150g fresh spinach
Fresh coriander for garnish
Juice of 1 lime
Sea salt and black pepper

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
Add garlic and ginger. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add all the spices (curry powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala). Stir constantly for 1 minute.
Add chopped tomatoes, coconut milk, and vegetable stock. Stir to combine.
Add rinsed lentils and cauliflower florets. Stir well.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes until lentils are tender and cauliflower is cooked through. Stir occasionally.
Add spinach and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes.
Remove from heat. Stir in lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
Garnish with fresh coriander and serve with cauliflower rice or on its own.