Cauliflower & Lentil Curry, with Emmer Grains

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  • Cauliflower & Lentil Curry, with Emmer Grains
  • Cauliflower & Lentil Curry, with Emmer Grains

Serves 4 @ £2.38 per person


A simple, hearty curry using ingredients that appear in your Staples Boxes. It’s filling, high-fibre and works well for batch cooking.

£9.50
Qty.

From the Staples Box

 

  • 1 cauliflower, cut into florets

  • 200 g lentils (green or split peas also work well)

  • 1 brown onion, diced


From the Pantry

 

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped (optional)

  • 1 tsp ground cumin

  • 1 tsp turmeric

  • 1 tsp mild curry powder or garam masala

  • 400–500 ml vegetable stock or water

  • Salt and pepper

Optional extras

  • coconut milk

  • chilli flakes

  • yoghurt

  • fresh coriander


Method

1. Cook the onion

 

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan.
Add the diced onion and cook gently for 5 minutes until soft.

2. Add the spices

 

Stir in garlic (if using), cumin, turmeric and curry powder.
Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

3. Add lentils

 

Add the lentils and vegetable stock. Bring to a simmer.

4. Add cauliflower

 

Stir in the cauliflower florets.
Cover and cook gently for 18–20 minutes until the lentils are soft.

5. Finish

 

Season with salt and pepper.
Add a splash of coconut milk or yoghurt if you want a creamier curry.


To Serve

 

Serve in bowls on its own or with:

  • cooked emmer or black wheat grain from the Staples Box

  • flatbread

  • yoghurt and herbs

serves 4

Typical contents:

1 x Olive Green Lentils (500g)
1 x White Cauliflower
1 x Brown Onions (250g)
1 x Emmer (Farro), Wholegrain (500g)