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    30/09/2019 Dairy Free Recipes

    Cauliflower Lentil Curry with Spinach

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    This cauliflower lentil curry is an easy vegan dinner recipe. Serve this healthy cauliflower dal topped with spinach cooked with mustard seeds for a quick weeknight meal.

    Curry is my go to when I need something that's:

    ✅ Comforting

    ✅ Warming

    ✅ Easy

    ✅ Delicious

    White pot of cauliflower lentil curry topped with spinach

    This one is one of my all time favourites. It's full of tender cauliflower and thickened with red lentils for the perfect mix of textures in every bite. It's perfect on its own as more of a soup or with rice, naan of anything else you fancy.

    I top it with some flavourful spinach leaves quickly cooked with mustard seeds and garlic for an extra hit of flavour.

    The whole thing is so warming and tasty plus it's pretty healthy. You could add any other vegetables you like along with the cauliflower and spinach, broccoli, kale and butternut squash would all be delicious.

    Overhead shot of cauliflower dal on a blue background

    Close up of cauliflower curry with yoghurt and nigella seeds in a green bowl

    Why we love this cauliflower lentil curry...

    It's a yummy vegan recipe which is packed with goodness from the vegetables and lentils.

    You can use any vegetables you like in this recipe which makes it perfect for using up any leftover ingredients you've got in the fridge.

    This recipe can be served in lots of different ways whether it's on its own as a soup or with rice, naan or any other grain you like.

    You can make this recipe as spicy or mild as you like by adjusting the amount of chilli flakes used.

    Vegetable curry in a white pot on a blue surface

    Lentil cauliflower curry with yoghurt and spinach on a blue background

    Cauliflower Dal Ingredients

    Onion & Garlic

    Spices: Curry powder, chilli flakes and ginger add a lovely heat and flavour to this recipe

    Cauliflower: Cut into florets

    Red Lentils: This help to thicken the curry base

    Vegetable Stock: Homemade or store bought

    Coconut Milk: I prefer full fat, it adds a better creaminess

    Spinach: Cooked with mustard seeds and garlic for topping the curry

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    Overhead shot of lentil curry in a white pot on a blue surface

    Close up of rice with yellow cauliflower curry topped with yoghurt

    How to make lentil curry with cauliflower

    Cook the spices: Start by frying the onion, garlic and ginger until softened then add the spices and cook until everything is soft and fragrant.

    Add the rest of the ingredients: Add the cauliflower and lentils to the pot followed by the stock and the coconut milk. Simmer for 30 minutes.

    Make the spinach: Fry the mustard seeds and garlic in a frying pan and add the spinach leaves then serve the curry topped with the spinach.

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    Cauliflower dal with a wooden spoon in a white casserole dish

    Overhead shot of lentil curry with rice in a green bowl

    Expert tips for making cauliflower curry with lentils

    Adjust the amount of chilli flakes used to make it more or less spicy to taste.

    If you want to add more protein to this recipe you could add a tin of chickpeas or stir through some shredded chicken.

    If you want to try it with different veggies you could always switch the cauliflower for broccoli or the spinach for kale if you'd prefer.

    Want more? Try these other cauliflower recipes!

    • Mexican Cauliflower Rice
    • Cauliflower Fritters with Tahini Yoghurt Dip
    • Za'atar Tofu and Cauliflower
    • Creamy Cauliflower and Chickpea Curry
    • Cauliflower Gnocchi Sheet Pan Dinner
    • Cauliflower Salad with Hummus
    • Veggie Wrap with Curry Roasted Cauliflower
    • Cheesy Cauliflower Steak with Pine Nuts
    Lentil cauliflower curry with yoghurt and spinach on a blue background

    Cauliflower Lentil Curry with Spinach

    This cauliflower lentil curry is an easy vegan dinner recipe. Serve this healthy cauliflower dal topped with spinach cooked with mustard seeds for a quick weeknight meal.
    4.5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 601kcal
    Author: Amy Fulwood

    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoon Oil
    • 1 Onion chopped
    • 2 cloves Garlic crushed
    • 2 tablespoon Curry Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Chilli Flakes
    • 1 teaspoon Ginger grated
    • 1 Cauliflower cut into florets
    • 200 g Red Lentils
    • 1 litre Vegetable Stock
    • 1 400ml tin Coconut Milk
    • 2 tablespoon Oił
    • 2 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
    • 2 cloves Garlic crushed
    • 70 g Spinach
    UK Measures - US Measures

    Instructions

    • Heat the oil over a medium heat and add the onion, ginger and garlic, cook gently for a couple of minutes until beginning to soften. Add the curry powder and chilli flakes and cook for another couple of minutes until the spices are fragrant. Season well with salt and pepper.
    • Add the cauliflower and lentils to the pan and stir to coat then pour in the stock and coconut milk. Bring to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes until the cauliflower is soft and the lentils are breaking down.
    • While the curry cooks heat the 2 tablespoon oil in a frying pan and add the mustard seeds and garlic, cook for a couple of minutes then add the spinach, stir to wilt then turn off the heat. Serve the curry topped with the spinach, yoghurt and with rice and naan.
    Nutrition Facts
    Cauliflower Lentil Curry with Spinach
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 601 Calories from Fat 369
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 41g63%
    Saturated Fat 21g105%
    Sodium 86mg4%
    Potassium 1323mg38%
    Carbohydrates 47g16%
    Fiber 20g80%
    Sugar 5g6%
    Protein 19g38%
    Vitamin A 1840IU37%
    Vitamin C 81mg98%
    Calcium 124mg12%
    Iron 9mg50%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Notes

    Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary depending on the ingredients used.
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    1. Claudia Lamascolo says

      October 01, 2019 at 9:53 am

      5 stars
      I am always looking for new cauliflower recipes and this is a bonus since lentils are my fav bean! WOW what a great photo shot drooling here!

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    2. kim says

      October 01, 2019 at 11:47 am

      5 stars
      This was such a great recipe idea! It was tasty, easy and everyone gobbled it up!

      Reply
    3. Tina says

      October 01, 2019 at 12:58 pm

      5 stars
      This looks amazing! We are trying to cut down on meat and this flavorful combination of veggies and legumes sounds amazing with those spices and coconut milk. Saving this for later, thanks!

      Reply
    4. Caroline says

      October 01, 2019 at 1:32 pm

      5 stars
      I'm a big fan of curry as well and love the sound of this - cauliflower is great at taking on flavors and lentils are just so naturally comforting. Sounds good!

      Reply

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