Spicy Lentil Daal with Sweet Cauliflower

Daal
  • 1/2 cup Golden Lentils
  • 1 can light coconut milk (get the best kind you can)
  • 1 Yellow onion
  • 1-inch piece of ginger
  • 2 tsps lentil spice blend (I usually mix tg equal parts)
    • Cumin seeds
    • Brown Mustard Seeds
    • Cayenne pepper
    • Ground Turmeric

Topping
  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 3 tbsps rice flour
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce

Dish
  • Cilantro (optional)
  • Naan
  • 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
  • 1 Lime

🔪 PREP
  • Dice onions
  • Peel + mince ginger
  • Cut cauliflower into bite-sized florets
  • Rough chop cilantro


COOK DAAL
  • Heat olive oil on med-high, then add onion and ginger. Season w s+p. Cook until softened, 2-3 min
  • Add lentils and spices, cook briefly till toasted
  • Add coconut milk and 3/4 cup of water
  • Increase heat to high until boiling, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 20-22 min, stirring.
  • Take off heat, add s+p

MAKE YOGURT SAUCE
  • Lime zest
  • Yogurt
  • Salt + pepper
  • Olive oil


COOK CAULIFLOWER
  • Heat nonstick pan w olive oil, then cook cauliflower until lightly browned + softened (5 min). Season w s+p. (You may need to work in batches)
  • Add 1/2 cup water, cook for 5+ min until water cooked off.
  • Add juice of half a lime, cook 1 min
  • Remove cauliflower to one bowl if working in batches. Add rice flour, s+p. Toss to coat.
  • Heat thin layer of oil on med-high. When sizzling, add cauliflower in single, even layer until crispy.
  • Turn off heat, add chili sauce and more lime juice.

GET EVERYTHING READY
  • Toast naan (400°F)
  • Assemble: Lentil daal + cauliflower + yogurt sauce + cilantro + naan


Recipe originally from Blue Apron 😬