Curried Cauliflower

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It’s cauliflower season here, and has been since September. I love the meatiness and versatility of cauliflower. It really takes on flavors and so, naturally, we love to douse it with spices and cook it in butter. I often pair this with our Butternut Chana Masala

Yield: 4-6 servings

Curried Cauliflower

Curried Cauliflower

Ingredients

  • 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into florets (about 4 cups)
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, microplaned
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1.25 teaspoon pepper
  • 1.5 teaspoon cumin
  • 1.5 teaspoon coriander
  • 3/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot paprika or other hot pepper, to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Measure out all masala ingredients and mix together in a small bowl: salt through nutmeg. Set aside.
  2. Heat a large cast iron skillet to medium high.
  3. Melt butter and add dry masala mixture. Stir and let cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Add cauliflower, garlic and ginger and toss to coat. Cook for another minute.
  5. Finally, add 1/4 cup or so of water and let braise for a few minutes (3-4 is plenty).

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