Ingredients

3 tbsp vegetable oil

1 onion, finely chopped

1 fat garlic clove, finely chopped

25g fresh root ginger, grated

2 tsp ground coriander

2 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp ground turmeric

75g red split lentils

150ml vegetable stock, hot

1 cauliflower, cut into small florets

1 large carrot, peeled and diced

400ml can coconut milk

75g frozen green beans, thawed

3 tbsp chopped fresh coriander

1 tbsp lemon juice

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Sprig of fresh coriander to garnish

Directions

Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a large saucepan and gently cook the onion for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent. Add the garlic, ginger, ground coriander, cumin and turmeric and cook for 2 minutes, stirring all the time.

Stir in the lentils, then pour in the stock. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover and gently simmer for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan and fry the cauliflower for 2–3 minutes until lightly browned. Add to the lentil mixture with the carrots and coconut milk.

Bring the curry back to a gentle simmer and cook for a further 10 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Stir in the beans and cook for 3–4 minutes.

Stir in the chopped coriander and lemon juice, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon onto a warmed serving dish and garnish with a sprig of fresh coriander.

COOK SMART
If canned coconut milk is unavailable, use 175g chopped creamed coconut, which comes as a block, dissolved in 350ml boiling water. Alternatively, you could use a carton of coconut cream and make up to 400ml with stock or water.