30-Minute Spiced Red Lentil & Cauliflower Stew

Name: 30-Minute Spiced Red Lentil & Cauliflower Stew
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower; 1 cup red lentils; 400 grams tomato puree (15oz); 500 ml water (2 cups, or enough to just cover ); 0.5 cup red onions (finely diced); 4 cloves garlic (minced or mashed); 2 tsp ginger (minced, grated or mashed); 1 green chili (or more to taste, finely diced); 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or clarified butter); 1.5 tsp salt; 2 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp brown sugar; 0.5 cup heavy cream; 0.5 cup chopped cilantro (optional garnish)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

This spiced red lentil and cauliflower stew is a 30 minute meal that's nourishing and warming, perfect for a busy weeknight when you want to eat well but still feel good.

Updated at: Wed, 17 Dec 2025 22:53:04 GMT