Cauliflower Curry With Zucchini Food

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER OR ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• In a large skillet, melt margarine. Add diced vegetables, onion, green pepper and Jalapeno peppers, cook at medium heat, uncovered, for ten minutes.
• If using cauliflower, divide florets, halve, cut up stems and add to onion mixture. Otherwise add zucchini at this point.
• Cook covered at medium heat for 15 minutes.
• OPTIONAL: If desired add cubed potatoes 5 minutes after the cauliflower or zucchini.
• Add Masala and cayenne pepper. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
• Serve.

CAULIFLOWER CURRY RECIPE

Steps:

• Clean cauliflower and chop the florets to desired sizes. Optional - heat 3 cups water in a large bowl, add cauliflower florets to the slightly hot water. Leave it for some time. Rinse them under running water and drain them.
• Heat oil in a pan. Add mustard and cumin. When they begin to sizzle add the curry leaves and fry for 30 seconds.
• Add onions and green chilli. Saute until pink or golden.
• Stir in ginger garlic and saute till a nice aroma comes out for about 30 to 60 seconds.
• Then add tomatoes and salt. Saute until the tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
• Add turmeric, red chilli powder, garam masala and coriander powder. Saute for 30 to 60 seconds until the masala smells aromatic.
• Then add cauliflower florets and saute for 1 to 2 mins.
• Pour ½ to 1 cup water or coconut milk and give a good mix. I used 1 cup water at this step. Young cauliflower releases lots of moisture, so be careful not to add a lot of water at one time.
• Cover and cook until the cauliflower is tender but not mushy.
• If needed add more water or coconut milk to bring the curry to a desired consistency. I added half cup coconut milk at this stage.
• Taste the curry and add more salt if needed. Garnish cauliflower curry with coriander leaves.

CAULIFLOWER CURRY WITH ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Rinse the cauliflower, cut into florets and finely chop the stems. Rinse the squash, cut in half lengthwise then cut into 1 cm (approximately 1/3 inch) thick slices. Peel the shallots, garlic and ginger and finely chop.
• Seat 1 tablespoon coconut cream aside. Melt 1 tablespoon coconut cream in a large saucepan, add the spices and cook until fragrant. Add the shallots, garlic and ginger and sauté briefly. Add the cauliflower, tomato juice and coconut milk, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Sauté the squash in the reserved coconut cream until light golden brown. Add to the curry during the last 5 minutes. Add the lime juice, season with salt and garnish with cilantro.
• Serve with naan, if desired.

CAULIFLOWER & POTATO CURRY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a saucepan. Cook the onion for 10 mins until soft, then add the ginger, garlic, turmeric, cumin and curry powder. Cook for 1 min more. Stir in the tomatoes and sugar. Add the cauliflower, potatoes and split chilli, seasoning to taste. Cover with a lid and gently cook for a good 30 mins, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender - add a drop of water if you need to, but it is meant to be a dry curry.
• When the vegetables are cooked, remove the chilli, if you like, stir in a squeeze of lemon juice and scatter with coriander. Serve with your choice of Indian bread and a dollop of yogurt.

CAULIFLOWER CURRY

Steps:

• Heat a wok over a high heat. Add the fenugreek, coriander, cardamom seeds and curry leaves, and toast for 2 mins or until starting to brown and release their aromas. Remove and grind to a powder using a pestle and mortar or spice grinder.
• Return the wok to the high heat and add the oil. Add all the spices (including the ones you just ground) and cook for 1 min, then add the ginger, garlic, chilli, onion and 1 1/2 tsp salt, and stir-fry for 5 mins.
• Add the cauliflower, toss with the other ingredients so it's well coated, then stir-fry for 7-10 mins or until it starts to soften. Add the tomatoes and stir-fry for another 3-5 mins or until they start to break down.
• Pour in the coconut milk and cook over a medium heat, stirring, for 15-20 mins until the cauliflower is tender and the sauce has reduced. Squeeze over the lime juice and check for seasoning. Can be made a day ahead - pour in the coconut milk, reduce by half, then leave to cool and keep in the fridge.

COURGETTE & CAULIFLOWER YELLOW CURRY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large, deep frying pan and cook the onions for 5 mins until soft, but not browning. Add the crushed garlic and yellow curry paste and stir for a further 2 mins.
• Pour in the coconut milk, add half a can of water (using the coconut milk can), and bring to a gentle simmer. Once simmering, add the cauliflower and courgette. Cover and simmer for 10 mins, then remove the lid and continue cooking until the sauce reduces and thickens a little. Season well.
• Meanwhile, cook the rice following pack instructions. Serve in shallow bowls with the curry, topped with the chilli and a scattering of coriander.

LENTIL & CAULIFLOWER CURRY

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan and cook the onion until soft, about 5 mins. Add the curry paste, spices and lentils, then stir to coat the lentils in the onions and paste. Pour over the stock and simmer for 20 mins, then add the cauliflower, potato and a little extra water if it looks a bit dry.
• Simmer for about 12 mins until the cauliflower and potatoes are tender. Stir in the yogurt, coriander and lemon juice, and serve with the brown rice.