meal traditional recipe

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Fresh spin on cauliflower, pretty good

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Ingredients

  • 1 Cauliflower head
  • 1/4 Tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 1/2 Tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 Sprig of curry leaves
  • 1 Onion, chopped
  • 2-3 Green chili (thai is fine, to tatse), chopped
  • 1 Tbsp of fresh ginger, finely cut
  • 2-3 Garlic cloves, finely cut
  • 2 large tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 Tsp of Garam Masala
  • 1/4 Tsp of tumeric
  • 1/4 Tsp of chili powder 
  • 1/2 Tsp of Coriander Powder
  • 1 Tbsp of mix curry powder
  • 1 Can of coconut milk
  • 3/4 Tsp of salt
  • 1 Tsp of cornstarch 
  • Fresh cilantro 
  • Pepper to taste
  • Olive Oil

Method

  1. Prep all the ingredients
  2. Cut the cauliflower in florets
  3. On medium low, heat some oil
  4. Add mustard & cumin seeds, as well as the curry leaves
  5. When the leaves sizzle, add onion and green chili, sautéed for about 5 mn
  6. Add the garlic and ginger, saute for another minute
  7. Add the tomatoes and salt, saute till the tomatoes are cooked (break down)
  8. Add tumeric, chili powder, garam masala and coriander powder, saute for 1 or 2 minutes
  9. Turn the heat up to medium high, add the cauliflower florets and saute  for a couple of minutes
  10. Add the coconut milk, using a bit of it to dilute the cornstarch, add the cornstarch (mixed) also
  11. Cook until the cauliflower is tender, about 15 mn

Just before service, garnish with the cilantro.

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Traditional
Serve3-4
Preparation Time10 mn
Cooking Time30 mn
Temperature
AuthorsPascal Crausaz
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