Best Lentil Cauliflower Curry Recipes

CAULIFLOWER, SQUASH, COCONUT & LENTIL CURRY

Steps:

• For the base, heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Toss the cauliflower and squash in oil and spread it out on a large oven tray. Roast for 25 mins, or until tender. If you're making the base ahead of time, you can now freeze in an airtight container for up to a month. (Defrost fully before using in the next step.)
• Heat oil in a pan, then add the onion and cook until soft, stir in the spices and cook for 2 mins. Stir in the lentils, coconut milk and 200ml water and bring to a simmer.
• Cook for 20 mins, then add the roast veg and cook for a further 10 mins, adding a little water if it looks dry. Stir in the coriander. Serve with rice and yogurt.

LENTIL & CAULIFLOWER CURRY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan and cook the onion until soft, about 5 mins. Add the curry paste, spices and lentils, then stir to coat the lentils in the onions and paste. Pour over the stock and simmer for 20 mins, then add the cauliflower, potato and a little extra water if it looks a bit dry.
• Simmer for about 12 mins until the cauliflower and potatoes are tender. Stir in the yogurt, coriander and lemon juice, and serve with the brown rice.

CAULIFLOWER & RED LENTIL CURRY

Steps:

• In a large saucepan over low heat, combine lentils, onions, curry powder, salt, turmeric and 2 cups of water. Bring to a simmer. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are soft and the sauce has thickened, about 45 minutes.
• Add tomatoes,cauliflower, and chili and simmer, covered, until the cauliflower is tender, aprox 8 to 10 minutes. Then remove from heat.
• Heat oil in a small pan over medium-high heat. Add cumin seeds and cook for about 10 seconds. Add garlic and ginger. Continue to saute 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, cilantro and sugar. Taste and adjust seasonings with additional salt and cayenne.

YELLOW LENTIL & COCONUT CURRY WITH CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan, then add the onion, garlic and ginger. Cook for 5 mins, add the curry paste, then stir-fry for 1 min before adding the lentils, stock and coconut. Bring the mixture to the boil and simmer for 40 mins or until the lentils are soft.
• During the final 10 mins of cooking, stir in the cauliflower to cook. Spoon rice into 4 bowls, top with the curry and sprinkle with coriander leaves, and coconut if you like. Serve with mango chutney and naan bread (optional).

CAULIFLOWER-LENTIL CURRY

Steps:

• Combine red onion, cucumber, vinegar, and lime juice in a small nonreactive bowl. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or up to overnight).
• Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add yellow onion, garlic, and chile, and cook until onion is soft, about 4 minutes. Add spices and salt, and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes.
• Stir in tomato paste. Add lentils, potato, cauliflower, stock, and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until lentils are tender but not breaking down, 15 to 20 minutes. (Check lentils after 10 minutes, adding water if necessary.) Remove from heat, and let stand, covered, for 10 minutes.
• Serve lentil mixture over rice, and top with strained red-onion mixture. Garnish with lime wedges for squeezing.