Cauliflower roasted with whole spices before going into the curry, so it keeps its texture.
Course Dinner
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Cauliflower, Curry, Roast
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 50 minutesminutes
Servings 2people
Ingredients
1cauliflowerlarge, cut into florets and the stem into 2cm cubes
1tbspcumin seeds
2tspcoriander seeds
2tspnigella seeds
1tspground cinnamon
1tspturmeric
1tspchilli powder
4tbspvegetable oil
8curry leaves
4clovesgarliccrushed
400gchopped tomatoes
1green chillislit lengthways
1tspcane sugar
1limejuiced
fresh corianderchopped
Instructions
Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Mix the spices in a mixing bowl with 2 tbsp of the the oil and then add the cauliflower and toss until covered. Place on a baking tray and roast for 45 minutes turning halfway through.
Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a large pan. Fry the curry leaves and garlic for 1 min, making sure the garlic doesn’t brown. Add the tomatoes, chillies, sugar, lime juice and some seasoning. Cover with a lid and simmer for 15 mins until the tomatoes have broken down.
Add the roasted veg to the tomatoes. Simmer for 5 mins, adding a splash of water if the curry gets too thick. Stir through the coriander and serve with rice, warm naan and yogurt.