Cauliflower& Red Lentil Curry

* Exported from MasterCook *

CAULIFLOWER & RED LENTIL CURRY

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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main Dish Indian
Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 c Red lentils, rinsed
1 sm Onion, chopped
2 ts Madras curry powder,
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Turmeric
4 Plum tomatoes, chopped
4 c Cauliflower florets
1 Jalapeno pepper, halved,
-- seeded, thinly sliced
1 tb Vegetable oil
1 tb Cumin seeds
3 Cloves garlic, minced
2 ts Minced fresh ginger
1/4 ts Cayenne pepper
2 tb Fresh lemon juice
1 tb Chopped fresh cilantro
1 t Sugar

In a large saucepan over low heat, combine lentils,
onions, curry powder, salt, turmeric, and 2 cups
water; bring to a simmer. Cover and cook, stirring
occasionally, until the lentils are soft and the sauce
has thickened, about 45 minutes. Add tomatoes,
cauliflower, and jalapeno peppers and simmer, covered,
until the cauliflower is tender, 8 to 10 minutes
longer. Remove from heat.

Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat.
Add cumin seeds and cook for about 10 seconds. Add
garlic and ginger; saute until the garlic is lightly
browned, about 1 minute. Stir in cayenne and
immediately add the oil-spice mixture to the
cauliflower mixture. Stir in lemon juice, cilantro,
and sugar. Taste and adjust seasonings with
additional salt and cayenne.

Serve over rice.

"Eating Well" September/October, 1993



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