Name: Yellow Lentil & Coconut Curry with Cauliflower Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup yellow lentils; 1 small cauliflower, cut into florets; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 inch ginger, grated; 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 2 tbsp curry powder; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp cumin powder; 1 tsp coriander powder; Salt to taste; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Yellow Lentil & Coconut Curry with Cauliflower Recipe

Vilhelmina Hollifield Modified: February 13, 2024

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How To Make Yellow Lentil & Coconut Curry with Cauliflower

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 cup yellow lentils
1 small cauliflower, cut into florets
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 inch ginger, grated
1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 tbsp curry powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp coriander powder
Salt to taste
2 tbsp vegetable oil
Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

Rinse the yellow lentils under cold water and drain.
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add onions, garlic, and ginger. Saute until onions are soft and translucent.
Add curry powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, and coriander powder. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add chopped tomatoes and cook for 4-5 minutes until they break down.
Add drained lentils, cauliflower florets, and coconut milk. Stir well to combine.
Season with salt and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until lentils and cauliflower are tender.
Serve hot with steamed basmati rice or naan bread. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories : 321kcal
Total Fat : 14g
Saturated Fat : 10g
Sodium : 260mg
Total Carbohydrates : 40g
Dietary Fiber : 15g
Sugars : 7g
Protein : 14g

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