Cauliflower Dal with Panch Phoran

Name: Cauliflower Dal with Panch Phoran
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups masoor dal or split red lentils; 4 cups water; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon salt ((or to taste)); 1/8 teaspoon canola or grapeseed oil ((or canola oil spray)*); 1 tablespoon panch phoran; 1 large onion (diced); 2 cloves garlic (minced); 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon ginger paste ((or 1 tsp. minced ginger)); 16 ounces diced tomatoes ((or 1 can)); 1 head cauliflower (cut into small florets); 1/2 cup water

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:55min

Red lentils and cauliflower are simmered with the Bengali 5-spice blend Panch Phoran in this delicious vegan dal.If you want a more assertive panch phoran taste, grind an additional 1/2 tablespoon of it and add it during the last 10 minutes of cooking.

Updated at: Sun, 28 Dec 2025 05:18:56 GMT