Curried Cauliflower Over Fragrant East Indian Basma

Name: Curried Cauliflower Over Fragrant East Indian Basmati Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CURRIED CAULIFLOWER; 2 tablespoons coconut oil or 2 tablespoons light olive oil; 1 white onion, chopped; 2 chopped tomatoes; 1 chopped seeded fresh jalapeno pepper; 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste (or one tablespoon of each); 1/3 cup cashew pieces; 2 teaspoons curry powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala; 1 teaspoon chili paste (Sambal); 1 teaspoon unseasoned chili powder; 1 1/4 teaspoons sea salt; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 whole cauliflower (trim from stalks, cut florets into 1-inch pieces); 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 (13 1/2 ounce) can coconut milk; 1 cup milk; 1 1/2 tablespoons plain yogurt; FRAGRANT EAST INDIAN BASMATI RICE (MADE EASY); 2 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1 teaspoon ghee or 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 -2 pinch ground cardamom; 1 -2 pinch ground cinnamon; 1 -2 pinch ground coriander; 1 -2 pinch ground cumin (or whole cumin seed); 1 cup basmati rice; OPTIONAL RICE ADDITION (ADD BEFORE SIMMERING); 1/8 cup frozen peas

Servings: persons

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER
2 tablespoons coconut oil or 2 tablespoons light olive oil
1 white onion, chopped
2 chopped tomatoes
1 chopped seeded fresh jalapeno pepper
2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste (or one tablespoon of each)
1/3 cup cashew pieces
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon chili paste (Sambal)
1 teaspoon unseasoned chili powder
1 1/4 teaspoons sea salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 whole cauliflower (trim from stalks, cut florets into 1-inch pieces)
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
3 tablespoons flour
1 (13 1/2 ounce) can coconut milk
1 cup milk
1 1/2 tablespoons plain yogurt
FRAGRANT EAST INDIAN BASMATI RICE (MADE EASY)
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1 teaspoon ghee or 1 teaspoon olive oil
1 -2 pinch ground cardamom
1 -2 pinch ground cinnamon
1 -2 pinch ground coriander
1 -2 pinch ground cumin (or whole cumin seed)
1 cup basmati rice
OPTIONAL RICE ADDITION (ADD BEFORE SIMMERING)
1/8 cup frozen peas

1
PREPARE the FRAGRANT EAST INDIAN BASMATI RICE (MADE EASY) recipe here, while following the preparation instructions on Recipe #408115 (You may prepare the recipe on that page if desired, but follow only the BASIC RECIPE version): 2 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon coconut oil or ghee or olive oil, 1-2 pinch ground cardamom, 1-2 pinch ground cinnamon, 1-2 pinch ground coriander, 1-2 pinch ground cumin, 1 cup basmati rice); KEEP prepared rice warmed on low heat.
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SLOWLY heat 2 tablespoons coconut oil or light olive oil in a 3 quart saucepan over medium-low heat.
3
CHOP one medium onion, two medium tomatoes, and one seeded fresh jalapeno pepper; ADD to heated saucepan and stir as needed.
4
MEANWHILE, trim the cauliflower florets into 1-inch pieces and add to saute mixture.
5
STIR in 1/3 cup cashew pieces, 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste, 2 teaspoons curry powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala, 1 teaspoon chili paste, 1 teaspoon unseasoned chili powder, 1 1/4 teaspoons sea salt, and 1 teaspoon sugar.
6
COVER saucepan and cook mixture over medium low heat, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower is tender yet firm.
7
SPRINKLE 3 tablespoons flour evenly over saute mixture; STIR until well blended.
8
POUR in 1 (13.5 oz) can coconut milk and 1 cup milk.
9
RAISE heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until thickened; STIR in 1 1/2 tablespoons plain yogurt; SEASON to taste with sea salt if needed.
10
SERVE over steamed basmati rice; GARNISH very lightly with chopped fresh cilantro or flaked coconut if desired; ENJOY!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 30 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CURRIED CAULIFLOWER, 2 tablespoons coconut oil or 2 tablespoons light olive oil, 1 white onion, chopped, 2 chopped tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Curried Cauliflower Over Fragrant East Indian Basmati Rice falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Curried Cauliflower Over Fragrant East Indian Basmati Rice

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