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Tender cauliflower florets cooked in a fragrant onion, tomato, ginger and garlic masala with warming spices.
Side dish. Good with tandoori chicken, lamb seekh kebabs or grilled paneer. Find a main
Equipment: Large lidded frying pan or karahi
Measures and names
Ingredients
- 1 large cauliflower, about 700 g, cut into small florets
- 1½ tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, grated
- 3 cm piece of ginger, grated
- 1 green chilli, finely chopped
- 2 ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped
- ½ lemon, juiced
- Salt and black pepper
Method
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for 30 seconds, then add the onion and cook for 6-8 minutes until soft and golden.
- Stir in the garlic, ginger and green chilli for 1 minute, then add the tomatoes, turmeric, ground coriander and chilli powder. Cook for 4-5 minutes, mashing the tomatoes, until they break down into a thick paste and the oil starts to separate.
- Add the cauliflower, 1 tsp salt and 4 tbsp water and stir to coat every floret. Cover and cook over a low-medium heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring now and then, until the cauliflower is tender but still holds its shape.
- Take the lid off, sprinkle over the garam masala and cook for 2 minutes more so any liquid evaporates. Finish with the lemon juice and fresh coriander.
Swaps and tips
Ghee instead of olive oil gives a richer flavour but is no longer vegan. It tastes even better the next day and keeps for 3 days in the fridge.
Easy variations
- Add a handful of spinach for the last 2 minutes
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon and a spoonful of yoghurt
- Add 1 tsp kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves) with the garam masala
- Stir in a handful of peas with the cauliflower
Nutrition estimated, per serving
| Protein | Carbs | Fibre | Fat | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 g | 9 g | 5 g | 5 g | 110 kcal |
Values are estimates based on typical UK food composition data and will vary with brands and portion sizes.
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Recipe from healthshelf.org
