Lentil & Potato Aromatic Curry

METHOD

1. Place the potatoes in a pan of cold salted water, bring to the boil then simmer for the 5 minutes, drain and set aside.

2. Blend the garlic, ginger, onion and chillies to form a paste. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep non-stick saucepan, now cook the paste with the cumin, turmeric and a pinch of salt and pepper for 3-4 minutes on a med heat.

3. Add the curry powder and cook for a further 1 min.

4. Now add the potatoes, plum tomatoes, stock and lentils in the saucepan and bring to the boil.

5. Simmer for about 15 minutes until the stock has been absorbed.

6. Add the spinach, drained chickpeas and chopped coriander, stir until evenly mixed.

7. Meanwhile, prepare the cauliflower. Either grate it or lightly blend it in a food processor until it becomes a coarse crumb and resembles small grains of rice.

8. Transfer to a microwavable bowl and cover with cling film, cook on a high heat for 3 minutes, season and add a little freshly chopped coriander and serve.

What you will need