Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 12 about 450g cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1 14 cups basmati rice
  • 2 tablespoons mild indian curry paste (such as korma)
  • 3 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 (400 g) can lentils, drained, rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped coriander leaves (cilantro)
  • mango chutney, to serve (optional)

Method

  • Heat oil in a large frypan over medium heat.
  • Add onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the cauliflower and rice and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
  • Add curry paste and cook for a further minute.
  • Add stock, bay leaves and cinnamon, then bring to the boil.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 15 minutes until rice is cooked and all liquid has been absorbed.
  • Fluff rice with a fork, stir in lentils and heat through for 1 minute.
  • Sprinkle over chopped coriander leaves, and serve with chutney, if desired.