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North Indian Style Cauliflower & Lentil Dal
North Indian Style Cauliflower & Lentil Dal

North Indian Style Cauliflower & Lentil Dal

with Caramelised Onion and Spinach

Mimi Morley
Mimi MorleyPublished on May 23, 2022

This delicious North Indian Style Cauliflower & Lentil Dal has been expertly designed by our chefs as a lighter option to help with a balanced lifestyle.

Tags:
WeightWatchers
Veggie
Allergens:
Nuts
Celery

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total35 minutes
Active 20 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

1

Onion

2

Garlic Clove**

1

Lentils

15

Flaked Almonds

(Contains: Nuts May contain traces of: Sesame, Nuts, Peanut)

300

Cauliflower Florets

30

Tomato Puree

2

North Indian Style Spice Mix

200

Coconut Milk

10

Vegetable Stock Paste

(Contains: Celery)

½

Lime

40

Baby Spinach

Not included in your delivery

½

Sugar

150

Water for the Dal

Nutritional information

Energy (kcal)463 kcal
Energy (kJ)1939 kJ
Fat24.5 g
of which saturates17 g
Carbohydrate43 g
of which sugars14.8 g
Protein17.6 g
Salt2.5 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Bowl
Sieve
Garlic Press
Grill Pan
Baking Tray

Instructions

Get Prepped
1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.
Halve, peel and thinly slice the onion. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Drain and rinse the lentils in a sieve.
Heat a medium frying pan on medium heat (no oil). Once hot, add the flaked almonds and dry-fry, stirring regularly, until lightly toasted, 3-4 mins. TIP: Watch them like a hawk as they can burn easily.
Once toasted, transfer to a bowl and set aside.

Caramelise the Onion
2

Pop the (now empty) frying pan back on medium heat with a drizzle of oil.
Once hot, add the onion and sugar (see ingredients for amount). Season with salt and pepper, then fry until soft and sweet, 8-10 mins, stirring occasionally.

Cauli Time
3

Halve any large cauliflower florets and pop them onto a large baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then sprinkle over half the North Indian style spice mix. Toss to coat, then spread out in a single layer.
When the oven is hot, roast on the top shelf until golden brown and tender, 15-20 mins. Turn halfway through.

Simmer the Lentils
4

Once the onion has caramelised, add the garlic, tomato puree and remaining North Indian style spice mix to the pan. Stir-fry for 1 min.
Stir in the coconut milk, water for the dal (see ingredients for amount), vegetable stock paste and lentils, then bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce has thickened, 8-10 mins.
Meanwhile, halve the lime.

Finish your Dal
5

Once thickened, add the spinach to the dal a handful at a time until wilted and piping hot, 2-3 mins.
Remove from the heat and squeeze in some lime juice. Taste and add salt, pepper and more lime juice if needed.

Serve
6

Spoon the dal into your serving bowls and top with the roasted cauliflower.
Sprinkle over the toasted almonds to finish. Enjoy!

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