Vegetable Recipes - Cauliflower Curry Recipe

Ingredients

Serve 4-6

• 125 g/4 oz ghee or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 750 g/1 1/2 lb cauliflower, cut into florets

• 300 ml/1/2 pint natural yogurt

• 2 large onions, finely chopped

• 2 garlic cloves, crushed

• 4 bay leaves

• 300 ml/1/2 pint hot water

• salt 

Spices:

• 6 cloves

• 6 black peppercorns

• 1 black cardamom

• 2 green cardamoms

• 2 x 2.5 cm/1 inch pieces of cinnamon stick

• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds

• 1 teaspoon white cumin seeds

• 1 teaspoon chili powder

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Method:

1. Heat 25 g/1 oz of the ghee or 12 tablespoon of the oil in a large saucepan. Add the cauliflower and cook over a medium heat for 5 minutes.

2. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cauliflower to a bowl and pour the yogurt over the top. Add the remaining ghee or oil to the pan.

3. When it is hot, add the onions, garlic, salt to taste, bay leaves and all the spices except the chili powder. Fry until the onions are golden and soft, then stir in the chili powder.

4. Return the cauliflower and yogurt to the pan and stir gently to combine all the ingredients. Cook gently over a low heat for 10 minutes.

5. Pour in the measured hot water and simmer for 25 minutes or until the cauliflower is tender, stirring occasionally. Serve hot.