Spicy Red Lentil Cauliflower Potato Indian Recipe

Spicy Red Lentil Cauliflower Potato Indian Recipe

Ingredients

• recipe for : Casserole
• recipe for : LENTILS
• 1 teaspoon safflower or other neutral oil
• 1 cup red lentils, washed and drained
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 1/2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
• 2 cups water
• 2 tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices

CAULIFLOWER LAYER

• 1/2 head of cauliflower, cut into 1/4 inch-thick slices
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves
• good dash of black pepper
• recipe for : POTATO LAYER
• 1 or 2 Russet potatoes, cut into 1/8-inch thick slices
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• safflower oil, for brushing.
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, for garnish
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice, for garnish

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F
2. Brush oil on the bottom and sides of a 2 to 2 1/2 quart or 9-inch square baking dish.
3. Add the red lentils, carrot, salt, turmeric, garlic, garam masala, cumin, cayenne, onion flakes, and water.
4. Mix lightly to combine, then top with a layer of the tomato slices to cover the lentil mixture.
5. Layer the cauliflower slices over the tomatoes
6. Brush or spray oil on the cauliflower and sprinkle salt and black pepper
7. Crumble the fenugreek leaves between your fingers and sprinkle on the cauliflower
8. If you don’t have access to fenugreek, sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder on the cauliflower instead
9. Layer the potato slices over the cauliflower, using enough potatoes to cover the entire dish with some overlapping
10. The potatoes will shrink while baking
11. Brush or spray oil over the potatoes, sprinkle with the salt, garlic, coriander, and cayenne
12. Spray or sprinkle water lightly on the potatoes
13. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick pierces the potato and cauliflower layers easily
14. Serve hot with a garnish of cilantro and lemon juice
15. Variation: Add a layer of 1 cup chopped greens over the lentils, and then place tomatoes and remaining vegetable layers

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