Sunday, March 31, 2013

Cauliflower and Red Lentil Curry


Cauliflower & Red Lentil Curry - A good treat for the taste buds



The ingredients


  • 1/2 cup red lentils washed well in running water
  • 4 cups cauliflower (make sure the florets are separated)
  • 3 medium to big size tomatoes chopped
  • 1 Onion medium size nicely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons curry powder mix (corriander+Turmeric+chilli+garam masala)
  • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
  • 2 table spoon Garlic & Ginger paste or chop 3 garlic cloves and medium piece ginger
  • Salt to taste
  • Water 

The preparation

  • Mix the rinsed lentils, onions, curry powder, salt, turmeric and water in a cooking pan and cook over low heat; stirring occasionally. When lentils are soft and the sauce has thickened, about 30 minutes after cooking mix the tomatoes, cauliflower and cook until the cauliflower is tender (usually 10-12 minutes) Remove from stove
  • Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard seed, then cumin seeds and cook for about 10 seconds.Throw in garlic and ginger and cook for approx 1 minute.


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