Cauliflower in Coconut Sauce

Following up on the previous post on the use of fresh spices and curry leaves, here is a really simple recipe that is quick and easy to prepare, and is not spicy for the average person.

This without a doubt is one of my favourite dish and was well received by all who tasted it earlier this year at a family gathering.

Green Chillies

Ingredients:

1 packet coconut milk powder

1 medium cauliflower cut into small florets

4 tbsp oil or ghee

6 curry leaves

3 green chillies chopped 

1/2 tsp chilli powder

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tsp ginger grated

1/2 tsp garlic finely crushed

salt to taste

150 ml water

Method

1. Fry onions till transparent
2. Add chilli powder, turmeric, ginger, garlic and curry leaves
3. Fry for 2 mins (add small amount of water if necessary to prevent burning)
4. Add cauliflower and saute for 2 -3 mins
5. Add coconut milk, chopped chillies and 150 ml water
6. Cook on low heat till tender and sauce is thick (oil should float)

SERVES 4

Enjoy!!!!!

Cauliflower in Coconut Sauce

Again I would like to recommend the book 'Indian Cookbook' by Zuju Shareef and Tim Luxton. I have seen many books on the subject, but this is extremely simple, both in approach and layout.

In the next post I will introduce a new spice and another simple recipe that will be easily accepted and will prepare your taste buds for the exotics flavours in the coming posts.