Best Vegan Indian Curry With Cauliflower And Lentils Recipes

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RED LENTIL CAULIFLOWER CURRY



Red Lentil Cauliflower Curry image

This vegan Red Lentil Cauliflower Curry is a spiced Indian Curry made with lentils and cauliflower for a delicious gluten-free and plant-based meal.

Provided by Sarah McMinn

Categories     Main Course     Main Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 small yellow onion, (chopped)
1 jalapeno, (chopped)
3-4 cloves garlic, (minced)
1 tbsp fresh ginger, (peeled and minced)
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
1 cup dried red lentils, (rinsed)
1 small head cauliflower, (torn into small pieces)
3 cups vegetable stock
1/2 cup coconut milk
salt and pepper, (to taste)
2 cups cooked rice
Fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat the coconut oil in a large cast-iron skillet or pot. Once the oil is hot, sauté onions and jalapeños for 5-7 minutes, until tender and fragrant. Add ginger and garlic and sauté for another minute or two. Add curry powder and cumin, stirring to coat.
  • Once onions are evenly coated, add tomatoes, lentils, vegetable broth, and cauliflower to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until lentils and cauliflower are tender.
  • Add coconut milk, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 1-2 minutes then remove from heat.
  • Serve over rice with fresh cilantro

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 kcal, Carbohydrate 58 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 723 mg, Fiber 15 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

VEGAN INDIAN CURRY WITH CAULIFLOWER AND LENTILS



Vegan Indian Curry with Cauliflower and Lentils image

A staple dish in Indian cuisine, this vegetarian dhal with vegetables is made with coconut milk, giving it extra flavor. Serve with rice, warm naan, or chappatis.

Provided by Maggie Pannell

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 onion, finely chopped
1 (4 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
1 large clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ cup red lentils
¾ cup hot vegetable stock
1 head cauliflower, cut into small florets
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 large carrot, peeled and diced
½ cup frozen green beans, thawed
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 sprig fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over low heat and cook onion, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent about 10 minutes. Add ginger, garlic, coriander, cumin, and turmeric and cook, stirring continuously, for 2 minutes. Stir in lentils and pour in vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook cauliflower until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Stir cauliflower, coconut milk, and carrot into the lentil mixture. Bring the curry back to a gentle simmer and cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in green beans and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir 3 tablespoons cilantro and lemon juice into the curry. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon onto a warmed serving dish and garnish with cilantro sprig.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 10.5 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 19.9 g, Sodium 200.5 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

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