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Indian cauliflower

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Ingredients for 4 servings:

  • 1 kg cauliflower, frozen
  • 4 potatoes
  • 2 cans of pizza tomatoes
  • 400 ml tomatoes, pureed
  • 4 onions
  • 150 ml coconut milk
  • 5 tsp coriander seeds
  • 4 tbsp lentils, red
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns
  • 1 chili pepper(s), dried
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon powder
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp clarified butter or oil for vegans
  • e.g. Garam Masala

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 30 minutes; Total time approx. 45 minutes

Cut the cauliflower into fairly small florets. Peel the potatoes, dice finely, and pre-cook in the microwave for 3 minutes or in a pot with a little water for 10 minutes. Peel and dice the onions. Sauté the coriander, lentils, chili pepper, and pepper with a teaspoon of oil, then grind them in a coffee grinder or electric mortar or similar. Add the turmeric, cumin, a little garam masala, salt, cinnamon, and sugar, and mix the spices with 2-3 tablespoons of water. Sauté the onions in clarified butter or oil in a deep pan or saucepan. Add the spice mixture, tomatoes, and coconut milk. Then add the cauliflower florets and diced potatoes. Simmer with the lid closed for about 20-25 minutes, until the vegetables are tender. Serve with basmati rice.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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