Ingredients:

• 1 cup – French lentils, cooked
• 1 medium head of cauliflower, separated into florets
• 1 red onion, sliced thinly
• 1-inch knob of ginger, grated
• 1 tbsp – canola or vegetable oil
• 6 green Cardamom pods, bruised
• 1 tbsp – coriander powder
• 1 tsp – Red Chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp – Turmeric

Method:

1. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil and add cardamom.
2. Stir for a minute and add the onions.
3. Fry on medium heat until the onions brown at the edges.
4. Add the ginger and stir for a few seconds.
5. Add the coriander powder, chilli powder and turmeric and stir to coat with oil.
6. Add the cauliflower and salt to taste. Stir well, add 1/2 cup of water, cover and let it cook until the cauliflower is tender.
7. Add the lentils and stir well. Cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes. Check salt.
8. Heat the oil for tempering. Add the cumin seeds and, when they splutter, add the garlic.
9. Stir-fry the garlic until light brown. Pour the garlic-oil mixture on the dal.
10. Garnish with coriander and serve hot with rice.
11. Recipe Courtesy: Holy Cow Vegan