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Microwave cauliflower and lentil curry

Name: Microwave cauliflower and lentil curry
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: Indian recipes
Ingredients: 1 small onion, sliced; A knob of butter; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 300g pack Indian lentil tadka daal ready-meal; 200g small cauliflower florets; 2 sprigs fresh coriander, chopped; 3 tbsp hot water

Published: 30 Sep 05
Updated: 18 Mar 24

The only equipment you need to make this quick, easy vegetarian curry is a microwave. Simply combine the ready-made tadka daal with cauliflower and you’ve got a filling midweek meal.

Easy
October 2005

Test kitchen approved

Serves 2
Hands on time 15 mins

The only equipment you need to make this quick, easy vegetarian curry is a microwave. Simply combine the ready-made tadka daal with cauliflower and you’ve got a filling midweek meal.

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Ingredients

1 small onion, sliced
A knob of butter
2 tbsp vegetable oil
300g pack Indian lentil tadka daal ready-meal
200g small cauliflower florets
2 sprigs fresh coriander, chopped
3 tbsp hot water

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Method

Put the onion, butter and vegetable oil into a bowl. Cover with cling film, pierce a few times, then microwave on high (900W) for 5 minutes.
Stir and microwave for a further 1-2 minutes, checking continuously, until golden brown. Set aside to cool.
Meanwhile, cook the daal ready-meal according to packet instructions. Boil the cauliflower florets until tender, drain and tip into a bowl. Add the daal, some chopped fresh coriander and a splash of hot water. Gently mix, then season.