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Potato Cauliflower Red Lentil Curry
6 servings

[ INGREDIENTS ]

LENTILS

Water
Red Lentils

CURRY

Coconut Oil
Whole Mustard Seed
Whole Cumin Seed
Whole Coriander Seed
Whole Cardamom Pods
Shallot
Ginger
Serrano Pepper
Garlic
Cauliflower
Red Bell Pepper
Golden Potato
Curry Powder
Salt
Diced Tomatoes
Vegetable Broth
Coconut Aminos
Maple Syrup
Coconut Milk

[ INSTRUCTIONS ]

1. Bring :
   
   2 1/4 Cups Water;
   to a boil over high heat.
2. Once boiling, add :
   
   1 Cup Red Lentils;
   bring back to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for 7 to 10 minutes or until just tender. You want them to be cooked through but not mushy. Drain well and set aside.
3. In the meantime, heat a large rimmed skillet or pot over medium heat.
4. Once hot, add :
   
   3 Tablespoon Coconut Oil;
   1 1/2 Teaspoon Whole Mustard Seed;
   1 1/2 Teaspoon Whole Cumin Seed;
   1 1/2 Teaspoon Whole Coriander Seed;
   4 1/2 Whole Cardamom Pods;
5. Cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until fragrant and popping ( stirring occasionally ).
6. Add :
   
   3/4 Cup Shallot, Sliced;
   2 1/4 Tablespoon Ginger, Minced;
   1 1/2 Serrano Pepper, Seeds Removed and Diced;
   and stir.
7. Sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
8. The shallot should be soft and translucent.
9. Then add :
   
   3 Cloves Garlic, Minced;
   and stir once more.
10. Add :
    
    1 1/2 Cup Cauliflower, Chopped;
    1 1/2 Cup Red Bell Pepper, Chopped;
    2 1/4 Cups Golden Potato, Chopped;
    1 1/2 Teaspoon Curry Powder;
    Salt, to Taste;
    and stir.
11. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
12. Add :
    
    1 1/2 ( 15 Ounce ) Can Diced Tomatoes;
13. Add :
    
    2 1/4 Cups Vegetable Broth;
    and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
14. Cover and cook for 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
15. Add the cooked drained lentils into the pot and also :
    
    3 Tablespoon Coconut Aminos;
    1 1/2 Tablespoon Maple Syrup;
    3/4 Cup Coconut Milk;
    and stir.
16. Bring back to a simmer and cook for a few minutes to let the flavors meld.
17. Simmer for up to 15 minutes, if necessary.
18. Taste and adjust flavors as needed, adding more maple syrup for sweetness, curry powder to intensify the curry flavor, salt to taste, or coconut aminos for saltiness / depth of flavor.

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