Curried lentils, sweet potato and cauliflower

Curried lentils, sweet potato and cauliflower

By Daniel Sun
10’ Prep time
37’ Cook time
47’ Total time
310 Calories
4 Serving

Summary

Jarred curry paste not only simplifies this healthy vegetarian dish but also adds authentic flavour. the cardamom seeds add great flavour too; look for green cardamom pods in a bulk food store or the spice aisle of your grocery store. serve with chapatti, roti or naan bread.
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Step by Step

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Step 1

Heat large, heavy saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion and curry paste, stirring paste thoroughly into onion; cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Step 2

Smash cardamom pods with large knife or meat mallet. Remove small brown seeds (discard pods) and stir into onion mixture along with sweet potatoes; cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Step 3

Stir in lentils and broth; cover and bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Add cauliflower and return to boil; reduce heat and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes or until lentils and vegetables are tender.
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Step 4

Remove from heat; stir in coriander. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand a few minutes before serving with dollop of yogurt, if desired.

Ingredient

  • Ontario onion, coarsley chopped
    Ontario onion, coarsley chopped
    1 large
  • Ontario sweet potatoes, about 1 lb (500 g), peeled and cut into 1/2 inch (1 cm) pieces
    Ontario sweet potatoes, about 1 lb (500 g), peeled and cut into 1/2 inch (1 cm) pieces
    2 medium
  • Pods
    Pods
    10 cardamon
  • Indian curry paste (mild or madras)
    Indian curry paste (mild or madras)
    45 ml
  • Green or brown lentils, rinsed
    Green or brown lentils, rinsed
    175 ml
  • Vegetable broth
    Vegetable broth
    500 ml
  • Ontario cauliflower (about 1 lb/500 g) without leave and stem, cut into small florets
    Ontario cauliflower (about 1 lb/500 g) without leave and stem, cut into small florets
    1 small
  • Fresh coriander leaves
    Fresh coriander leaves
    50 ml
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