Goan-style vegetable curry with kitchari

• brown basmati rice↗225g g
• olive oil↗1 tsp tsp
• ground coriander↗1 tsp tsp
• can green lentils↗390g g

  drained

• olive oil↗1 tbsp tbsp
• large onions↗2

  (330g), 1 finely chopped, 1 sliced

• red chillies↗2

  deseeded and sliced

• ginger↗25g g

  finely chopped

• ground turmeric↗1 tsp tsp
• smoked paprika↗1 tsp tsp
• ground cumin↗1 tsp tsp
• ground coriander↗3 tsp tsp
• garlic cloves↗3

  chopped

• vegetable bouillon powder↗1 tbsp tbsp

  (check it’s vegan if you need it to be), made up with 500ml boiling water

• cauliflower florets↗360g g

  (about 1/4 cauliflower)

• tamarind↗1 ½ tsp
• fine beans↗320g

  trimmed and halved if large

• large tomatoes↗4

  cut into wedges

• large courgettes↗2

  (320g), halved lengthways and thickly sliced

• coconut yogurt↗100g
• fresh coriander½ x 30g pack

  chopped, to serve

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Boil the rice in a pan of water for 25 mins until tender, then drain.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, make the curry. Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the onions, chillies and ginger for 8-10 mins until softened. Add the spices and garlic, stir briefly, then pour in the bouillon and stir in the cauliflower. Cover and simmer for 5 mins.

3. 3

   Stir in the tamarind with the beans, tomatoes and courgettes, then cover the pan and cook for 10-15 mins more until the veg are tender, but still retain a little bite. Remove the lid for the last 5 mins to reduce the sauce a little. Remove from the heat and stir in the yogurt and half the fresh coriander.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, for the kitchari, heat the oil in a non-stick pan and add the ground coriander. Warm briefly, then tip in the rice and drained lentils. Warm through for 1 min, then stir through the remaining fresh coriander.

5. 5

   If you're following our Healthy Diet Plan, serve half the curry and rice now, then chill the rest to eat another night (cool the rice quickly on a wide tray, then chill immediately). Reheat the rice and curry in the microwave or on the hob. You may need to add a drop of water to the rice to stop it sticking.