Cauliflower and Red Lentil Curry Recipe

Name: Cauliflower and Red Lentil Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup lentils, red (masoor dal) rinsed; 1 small onions chopped; 2 teaspoons curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 4 each italian plum (roma) tomatoes chopped; 4 cups cauliflower florets; 1 each jalapeno pepper halved, seeded, thinly sliced; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon cumin seeds; 3 each garlic cloves minced; 2 teaspoons ginger fresh, minced; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh; 1 tablespoon cilantro fresh, chopped; 1 teaspoon sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 cup lentils, red (masoor dal) rinsed
1 small onions chopped
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
4 each italian plum (roma) tomatoes chopped
4 cups cauliflower florets
1 each jalapeno pepper halved, seeded, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
3 each garlic cloves minced
2 teaspoons ginger fresh, minced
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
1 tablespoon cilantro fresh, chopped
1 teaspoon sugar

1
In a large saucepan over low heat, combine lentils, onions, curry powder, salt, turmeric, and 2 cups water, bring to a simmer.
2
Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are soft and the sauce has thickened, about 45 minutes.
3
Add tomatoes, cauliflower, and jalapeno peppers and simmer, covered, until the cauliflower is tender, 8 to 10 minutes longer.
4
Remove from heat.
5
Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat.
6
Add cumin seeds and cook for about 10 seconds.
7
Add garlic and ginger, saute until the garlic is lightly browned, about 1 minute.
8
Stir in cayenne and immediately add the oil-spice mixture to the cauliflower mixture.
9
Stir in lemon juice, cilantro, and sugar.
10
Taste and adjust seasonings with additional salt and cayenne.
11
Serve over rice.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup lentils, red (masoor dal) rinsed, 1 small onions chopped, 2 teaspoons curry powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Cauliflower and Red Lentil Curry falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cauliflower and Red Lentil Curry

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