SPICED RICE AND LENTILS WITH CAULIFLOWER

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A very nice vegetarian entree from BBC Good Food. I found it a little on the spicy side but my husband just loved it. Mixing in some plain yogurt tempers the spiciness a bit.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
200 g basmati rice
50 g red lentils
3 tablespoons korma paste
1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
100 g frozen peas

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a pan, add the onion and carrots, then fry for 5 minutes until lightly coloured.
  • Stir in the rice and lentils, cook for 1 more minute, add the korma paste and 900 ml water, then bring to the boil.
  • Cover, then simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the cauliflower, then cook for 10 minutes more before cooking time is up, stirring through.
  • Top with chopped cashews, and serve with plain yogurt and mango chutney on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.5, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 93.8, Carbohydrate 61.7, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 6.8, Protein 11.8

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