Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Roasted Cauliflower in Coconut Tomato Sauce

 Ingredients:

1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon coriander
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon fenugreek
1/4 teaspoon fennel, crushed
1 head cauliflower, chopped
coconut oil
salt, to taste
2 shallots, chopped
2 inches ginger, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup red lentils
passata
vegetable stock
1 cup coconut milk
juice of 1 large lime
cilantro, chopped
nigella seeds

Toss cauliflower with half the spice blend and the oil and roast. Set aside.

Cook shallots, ginger, and garlic in oil followed by the rest of the spice. Stir in the tomatoes. When they begin to wilt, add the lentils, passata and stock. Cook until lentils are soft.

Optionally, puree the mixture in a blender with the coconut milk and return to pan. Stir in the cauliflower and lime juice. Garnish with cilantro and nigella seeds.

Serve with roti or basmati rice.