Lentil & Cauliflower Curry
over Basmati Rice
Cooking time
30 minutes
Servings
4
Calories
500 /serving
Saucy, soothing and richly spiced, a good Indian curry is like a warm hug for hungry bellies. Full of nutritious veggies and legumes, this one is a winner from the moment it hits the fluffy rice to the last scrape of the plate.
We will send you:
- 300g Cauliflower florets
- 1 Onion (or shallot)
- 120g Baby greens (baby spinach or kale)
- 540ml Lentils (canned)
- 30ml Tomato paste
- 60ml Vegetable demi-glace
- 320g Basmati rice
- 16g Mellow Mumbai spices (garlic purée, sea salt, coriander, ginger purée, paprika, cumin, turmeric, fennel seeds, dried fenugreek leaves, black peppercorn)
You will need:
Large high-sided pan
Medium pot
Oil
Salt & pepper (S&P)
Strainer
Total Fat
3 g
Saturated Fat
1 g
Sodium
600 mg
Total Carb
101 g
Sugars
6 g
Protein
22 g
Fibre
11 g
Preparation
Cook the rice
- In a medium pot, combine the rice, 3 cups water and a big pinch of salt; bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat, cover and simmer, 14 to 16 min., until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed.
- Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 5 min. Fluff the rice.
Mise en place
- Meanwhile, halve, peel and small-dice the onion.
- Drain and rinse the lentils.
Start the curry
- In a large, high-sided pan, heat a drizzle of oil on medium.
- Add the cauliflower (halve if large) and sauté, 4 to 6 min., until beginning to brown.
- Add the onion, spices and S&P. Sauté, 2 to 3 min., until beginning to soften.
- Add the tomato paste and sauté, 1 min., until dark red.
- Add the demi-glace and 1 ½ cups water. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 min., until the vegetables are tender.
Finish the curry
- Increase the pan to medium-high.
- Add the lentils and spinach. Sauté, 2 to 3 min., until warmed through and the spinach has wilted.
- If the sauce seems dry, gradually add up to ½ cup water until you achieve your desired consistency; season with S&P.
Plate your dish
- Divide the rice between your plates.
- Top with the curry. Bon appétit!
