1-Pot Cauliflower Dal Green Curry
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
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Servings
4 (Entrée servings)
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Calories
382 kcal
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Course
Main Course
1-Pot Cauliflower Dal Green Curry
Description
The 1-Pot Cauliflower Dal Green Curry features moong dal soaked beforehand for quicker cooking and better texture. The sautéed aromatics—shallots, garlic, and ginger—combine with green curry paste to create a fragrant base. Cauliflower adds gentle vegetable character, cooking until tender in the coconut milk-enriched curry sauce. The dal softens to a creamy consistency, while chopped kale stirred in at the end adds a fresh, leafy balance. The curry's flavor is layered with coconut aminos for umami, maple syrup for subtle sweetness, and fresh lime juice to brighten the dish.
This curry can be served as a stew or spooned over cooked rice or quinoa to make a complete meal. Its one-pot preparation simplifies cleanup and makes it convenient for weeknight dinners. Adjusting the amount of curry paste and lime juice tailors the flavor intensity and acidity.
Soaking the moong dal ahead reduces cooking time and improves digestibility. Substitute golden or brown lentils if moong dal is unavailable, though cooking times may vary. The recipe notes offer nutritional estimates based on avocado oil and minimal kale amounts.
Ingredients
CURRY
- 3/4 cup moong dal split mung beans
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil or sub twice as much water, or avocado oil
- 2 medium shallot thinly sliced
- 2 Tbsp ginger fresh, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 5 Tbsp green curry paste (plus more to taste // store-bought will be more intense in flavor, so start with slightly less and work your way up)
- 2 cups cauliflower or other seasonal vegetable of choice, roughly chopped
- 2 .5-oz coconut milk can sub half with vegetable broth for lighter curry, light, canned
- 2 Tbsp coconut aminos (plus more to taste, or sub tamari)
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup or coconut sugar
- 3-4 cups kale or other green of choice, or spinach, chopped
- 2 Tbsp lime juice fresh
FOR SERVING optional
- cilantro
- brown rice or quinoa
- cashews
- lime
Instructions
- Add moong dal to a bowl (or pot) and cover with water. Allow to soak for at least 1 hour (to increase absorption and speed cook time), or overnight. Then rinse, drain, and set aside.
- Heat a large rimmed skillet or pot over medium heat. Once hot, add oil, shallot, ginger, and garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently. Then add curry paste and cook for 1-2 minutes more.
- Add cauliflower and sauté a few more minutes. Add coconut milk and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer. Then add soaked drained moong dal, coconut aminos, and maple syrup and stir.
- Return to a simmer and cook for approximately 15-20 minutes or until moong dal is tender. In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add kale and stir until wilted (about 3 minutes).
- Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding lime juice for acidity, maple syrup for sweetness, coconut aminos or salt for saltiness, or green curry paste for more intense curry flavor.
- Serve plain like a stew, or over grains like rice or quinoa. Garnish with cashews and lime juice (both optional). Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 4-5 days, or in the freezer up to 1 month. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop. Rehydrate with water or coconut milk as needed.
Notes
- Soaking moong dal for at least one hour helps reduce cooking time and improves texture.
- If moong dal is unavailable, golden or brown lentils can substitute, but adjust cooking times accordingly.
- You can modify the curry's heat by adding more or less green curry paste to taste.
- Serve this curry plain or over grains such as brown rice or quinoa for a more substantial meal.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4(Entrée servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 382 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 382 | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 49.4g | 16% |
| Protein | 10.9g | 22% |
| Fat | 17.6g | 27% |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5g | 43% |
| Sodium | 215mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 268mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 6.3g | 25% |
| Sugar | 14.1g | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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