Cauliflower n' Coconut Curry
This curry just FEELS (and smells) good for your soul!
Course Main Course Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 40 minutes Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 5-6 Author Keri Milam
Ingredients
1-2 C soaked lentils
4 minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp. coconut oil
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 cauliflower head
1 bunch cilantro
1 bunch watercress
3 in. piece fresh ginger
1 tsp. red pepper flakes
3 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. ground turmeric
I can coconut milk
4 C water
pink Himalayan salt & black pepper to taste
coconut flakes
lime wedges
Instructions
Soak lentils overnight. Rinse & drain well.
Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add coconut oil & chopped onions.
Stir onions for 5 minutes, or until translucent.
Add spices & stir for 1 minute. Then add minced garlic & ginger.
Add washed cauliflower florets & lentils. Stir to ensure they're covered with spices.
Add 2 pinches of salt & 2 pinches of black pepper.
Add water & crumble stock cube in. Put on a lid & bring to a boil.
Once boiling, lower heat & allow steam to escape through lid.
Simmer for 30 minutes, or until lentils & cauliflower are soft.
After 30 minutes, add chopped cilantro (leaving some out for garnish.)
Add chopped watercress & coconut milk. Simmer until greens are wilted.
Check for seasoning. Add salt & pepper as needed.
Top with fresh cilantro, coconut flakes, & lime.
Pro Tips
I used brown & yellow lentils, but any will work.
Saltless curry can be used in place of turmeric.
Kale makes a wonderful watercress replacement.
Top your curry with extra coconut flakes for added sweetness, extra red pepper flakes for added spice, or both!
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