Spice-Roasted Cauliflower in Coconut Tomato Sauce with Lentils

Name: Spice-Roasted Cauliflower in Coconut Tomato Sauce with Lentils
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: ¾ teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon ground chillies; ½ teaspoon ground coriander; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground fenugreek; ¼ teaspoon fennel seeds; 1 medium head of cauliflower cut into florets ((about 6-7 cups florets)); 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; sea salt and ground black pepper, to taste; spice blend (see above), divided; 1 large shallot fine dice ((about ½ cup diced shallot)); 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced; 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; ½ cup split red lentils; 1 cup crushed tomatoes ((from a can!)); 1 cup full fat coconut milk; 3 cups vegetable stock; 1 tablespoon lime juice, plus extra for serving; handful chopped cilantro, for serving; Nigella seeds, for serving

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:40min

Roasted cauliflower with spices in flavourful coconut tomato sauce with red lentils is a simple vegan dinner recipe. Inspired by both dal and coconut milk curries prevalent in Southeast Asian cuisine, this meal cooks up in about 40 minutes.

Updated at: Fri, 21 Feb 2025 07:53:24 GMT