Where do I even begin! I have been run down most of the week struggling to teach my yoga class on Wedneaday and not able to go to the gym since Monday 😱 I was determined to make the day count so at the first sign of recovery I felt my creative juices flowing again. So here we are, a popular vegetarian curry which I have just added a bit of this and that to and adapted to my own liking; gluten-free, sugar-free, vegan, low fat and rather delicious 😜 Perfect for my yoga students 🙏🏼
Rich in protein with a good balance of veg and just a tablespoon of oil this is a nutritious meal in itself. Of course if you need your carbs just pour two generous dollops over some boiled rice.
I actually made it to the gym this afternoon and helped myself to two bowlfuls upon my return. Guilt-free pleasures of my simple life 😊🙏🏼
Prep time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 30 mins
Serves 4-6
INGREDIENTS
2 cups red lentils
6 cups water
2 tbsp ginger purée
1 small cauliflower, separated into small florets
1 medium onion, chopped
1 large tomato, chopped
2 green chillies (optional)
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp ground cumin, roasted
1/2 tsp chilli powder
Salt to taste
Handful fresh coriander leaves, chopped (optional)
For the Tempering
1 tbsp veg oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp fennel seeds
1/2 tsp mustard seeds
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tbsp dried curry leaves
HOW TO COOK
1. Wash the lentils and place in a medium saucepan with the water.
2. Add the ginger, onion, dry spices and salt.
3. Stir well and bring to boil.
4. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until the lentils are soft.
5. Strike in the cauliflower, tomato and green chillies, if using).
6. Cover and cook on medium heat until the cauliflower is tender – about 10 minutes.
7. To prepare the tempering, gently heat the oil in a small wok or frying pan.
8. Add the cumin seeds, fennel seeds and mustard seeds. Allow them to sizzle.
9. Stir in the garlic and cook until browned.
10. Mix in the curry leaves.
11. Pour this mixture over the curry. Stir in and cover the pan to allow the flavours to infuse through the dish.
12. Garnish with coriander leaves before serving.
