Cauliflower and Yellow Lentils Indian Recipe

Cauliflower And Yellow Lentils Indian Recipe

Ingredients

• in Mint Cilantro Sauce
• recipe for : Hyderabadi Gobi Mung
• 1 1/2 cups chopped red onion
• 1 to 2 hot green chiles (remove seeds to reduce heat)
• 3 tablespoons dry shredded coconut
• 3 tablespoons raw cashews
• 2 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1 (1-inch) knob of ginger
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 teaspoons safflower or other neutral oil
• 1/3 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 3/4 teaspoon black mustard seeds
• 1 (2-inch) cinnamon stick
• 6 cloves
• 4 cups cauliflower florets
• 1 cup lightly packed cilantro, leaves and tender stems, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped mint leaves
• 1/2 cup petite yellow lentils (mung dal) or red lentils (masoor dal), soaked for 15 minutes
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 cup water
• 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Method

1. In a blender, combine the onion, chile, coconut, cashews, sesame seeds, ginger, garlic, and 1/2 cup water, and blend until smooth
2. Set aside
3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat
4. Once hot, add the cumin, mustard seeds, cinnamon stick, and cloves, and cook for 1 minute.
5. Add the blended onion mixture and cook until the mixture thickens, starts to leave the side of the pan, and does not smell raw, 17 to 19 minutes.
6. Stir occasionally.
7. Add the cauliflower, cilantro, and mint and mix well
8. Add the lentils, coconut milk, water, and salt, and mix well
9. Cover and cook for 10 minutes over medium heat
10. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the lentils are tender, the cauliflower is cooked through, and the curry thickens, about 15 minutes
11. Taste, and adjust salt and spice
12. Serve hot

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