Best 20 Curried Cauliflower Recipes

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Craving a flavorful and nutritious dish? Look no further than curried cauliflower! This delightful recipe offers a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Cauliflower, with its mild yet versatile flavor, takes center stage, while a fragrant curry sauce envelops it in a warm and aromatic embrace. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the delectable world of curried cauliflower.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SOUP



Easy Curried Cauliflower Soup image

I found a really good basic cauliflower soup recipe and modified it. This soup is easy, healthy, and so good! It's really good with a little bit of butter or sour cream as a garnish.

Provided by Stacey Dodd

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Cauliflower

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
½ onion, sliced, or to taste
3 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
½ red bell pepper, sliced
3 cloves garlic, peeled, or more to taste
1 head cauliflower, chopped
1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken stock, or as needed
2 tablespoons yellow curry powder
1 tablespoon butter
4 dashes hot sauce (such as Tapatio®), or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion, carrots, red bell pepper, and garlic until tender and softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add cauliflower to vegetable mixture and pour in chicken broth; bring to a boil. Cook soup until cauliflower is tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove pot from heat and blend soup using a hand blender until smooth.
  • Place pot over low heat and add curry powder, butter, hot sauce, salt, and pepper to soup; simmer until flavors have blended, about 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 4.2 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 403.3 mg, Sugar 4 g

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SOUP



Curried Cauliflower Soup image

A simple, delicious soup for cold winter days.

Provided by ACARROLL3

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Cauliflower

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 onion, cut into chunks
3 cloves garlic, halved
5 cups vegetable stock
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 tablespoon curry paste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the cauliflower, onion, and garlic on a baking sheet, and bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
  • Bring vegetable stock, coconut milk, and curry paste to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add the roasted vegetables, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Carefully puree the soup in a blender until it has reached your desired consistency, serve, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Fat 10.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 235.5 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER AND CHICKPEA DUMP DINNER



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Skip cooking a big pot of rice and throw the ingredients into a casserole dish instead for an easy dump-dinner meal. The basmati rice and chickpeas absorb all the delicious flavors of ginger, garlic, curry powder and coconut milk. Finish with a quick drizzle of yogurt along with fresh cilantro leaves and lime wedges for a simple and complete meal.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Nonstick cooking spray
2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
One 13.5-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
4 cloves garlic, finely grated
1 tablespoon finely grated peeled fresh ginger (from a 1- to 2-inch piece)
1 serrano chile pepper, stemmed and finely chopped (remove seeds for less heat)
2 1/2 teaspoons curry powder, preferably Madras
Kosher salt
Two 15.5-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 cups lightly packed baby spinach, roughly chopped
1 1/2 cups basmati rice
1/2 medium head cauliflower, cut into small florets (about 3 heaping cups)
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
Cilantro leaves, plain whole-milk yogurt and lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  • Whisk the vegetable broth, coconut milk, garlic, ginger, serrano, curry powder and 2 teaspoons salt together in a medium bowl until combined. Add the chickpeas and spinach and stir to coat.
  • Spread the rice evenly in the bottom of the prepared dish. Pour in the coconut-milk mixture, distributing the chickpeas and spinach evenly over the rice. Scatter the cauliflower and onion over the top, making sure to go all the way to the edge of the pan (it's okay if the cauliflower is not completely submerged in liquid).
  • Cover tightly with foil and bake until the vegetables have softened but are still vibrant, about 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until the cauliflower is charred in spots and the rice is cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes more. Let sit for 5 minutes to allow the rice to absorb more of the moisture. Serve topped with cilantro, a drizzle of yogurt and lime wedges for squeezing.

VEGAN CURRIED CAULIFLOWER, SWEET POTATO, AND LENTIL SOUP



Vegan Curried Cauliflower, Sweet Potato, and Lentil Soup image

This vegan lentil soup is quick, easy, nutritious, and delicious.

Provided by Kasmira Bresett

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Sweet Potato Soup Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger, or more to taste
1 tablespoon curry powder, or more to taste
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
8 cups vegetable broth
1 cup dry red lentils, rinsed and drained
1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
2 cups cubed sweet potato
3 cups fresh spinach

Steps:

  • Heat coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and saute until translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in ginger, 1 tablespoon curry powder, coriander, and cumin and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes more. Pour in broth and lentils and stir to combine. Bring mixture to a low boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in cauliflower and sweet potato. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until cauliflower and sweet potato are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and add more curry powder if desired. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.9 calories, Carbohydrate 53.9 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 19.7 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 820.3 mg, Sugar 12 g

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SOUP



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It will take you only about 10 minutes to prep the ingredients for this comforting soup. Curry flavors and cauliflower always make a good match.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     one pot, soups and stews, appetizer, main course

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons finely chopped ginger
2 teaspoons curry powder
2 teaspoons cumin seeds, ground
2 pounds cauliflower (1 medium head), roughly chopped
1 russet potato, peeled and diced, or 1/2 cup rice
2 quarts water, vegetable stock or chicken stock
Salt to taste
Freshly ground pepper
Chopped cilantro for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, heavy soup pot and add the onion. Cook, stirring often, until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, curry powder and ground cumin and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds to a minute. Add the cauliflower, potato or rice, water or stock, and salt to taste and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Using an immersion blender, purée the soup (or you can use a regular blender, working in batches and placing a kitchen towel over the top to avoid splashing) until it is very smooth. Return to the pot, heat through, add freshly ground pepper and adjust salt. Serve, garnishing each bowl with chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 72, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 841 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

ROASTED CARROT AND CAULIFLOWER CURRIED SOUP



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This restaurant-quality soup is hearty and very tasty! I didn't have onions at home when I made this. Although the soup turned out really flavorful without them, I will probably add an onion or two next time I make it. Garnish with basil, wonton noodles, and sour cream.

Provided by jes5ika

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Carrot Soup Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 carrots, peeled and chopped
½ head cauliflower, trimmed and chopped
1 ½ teaspoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups vegetable broth, or more if needed
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 cup coconut milk
½ lime, juiced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place carrots and cauliflower in a casserole dish; toss with olive oil, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
  • Roast carrot mixture in the preheated oven for 20 minutes; stir and roast until vegetables are tender and slightly charred, another 25 minutes. Remove from oven and stir.
  • Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a large pot. Stir in curry powder and add the roasted vegetables. Cover and boil soup until vegetables are soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Blend the soup with a potato masher or an immersion blender until smooth. Return pot to burner on medium heat. Stir coconut milk and lime juice into soup; simmer until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.3 calories, Carbohydrate 13.4 g, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 679.9 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER AND CHICKPEAS



Curried Cauliflower and Chickpeas image

This curried cauliflower is extraordinary and wholesome!

Provided by Stephanie Wiebe Meismer

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup water
1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Heat olive in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, curry powder, and ginger; cook and stir until onion is soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook for 6 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato paste, then 1 cup water. Add cauliflower and chickpeas; stir to coat. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until cauliflower is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Uncover, and cook until excess moisture evaporates, 1 to 2 minutes; do not burn. Season to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.3 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 11.7 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 677.3 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER AND CHICKPEA STEW



Curried Cauliflower and Chickpea Stew image

Provided by Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Dinner     Curry     Cauliflower     Chickpea     Fall     Low Cholesterol     Potluck     Cilantro     Boil     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 1/2 cups chopped onions
5 teaspoons curry powder
6 cups small cauliflower florets (from 1 medium head)
2 15 1/2-ounce cans garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
2 10-ounce cans diced tomatoes with green chiles
1 14-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk*
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro Heat oil in large skillet over high heat. Add onions and sauté until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Add curry powder and stir 20 seconds. Add cauliflower and garbanzo beans; stir 1 minute. Add diced tomatoes with chiles, then coconut milk; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and boil gently until cauliflower is tender and liquid thickens slightly, stirring occasionally, about 16 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in cilantro; serve.

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER (INDIAN STYLE)



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Healthy preparation of a favorite Indian dish. It is a beautiful yellow-orange color when finished. Make sure you add the lemon juice just before serving; it really makes the dish.

Provided by Sharon

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 27m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground chile pepper
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 pinch salt
½ cup water
¾ cup skim milk
2 tablespoons fat-free plain yogurt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
2 lemons, juiced

Steps:

  • Mix flour, coriander, cumin, chile pepper, mustard powder, turmeric, and salt together in a bowl. Mix in water until a paste forms. Stir in skim milk and yogurt.
  • Heat oil in a nonstick pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds; heat until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add spice paste; heat for 1 minute. Add cauliflower to the pot and toss with spice paste until completely coated. Cover and cook cauliflower over medium-low heat, stirring several times to coat and prevent burning, until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Stir lemon juice into the cauliflower just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.3 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 1.1 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 108.8 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SOUP



Curried Cauliflower Soup image

This creamy cauliflower soup flavored with curry powder and fresh ginger is topped with crunchy, salty cashews.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 onion, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 head cauliflower (about 1 1/2 pounds), trimmed and cut into florets
2 teaspoons curry powder
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water
Fresh cilantro leaves and chopped salted cashews, for serving

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large wide pot or medium Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the ginger, garlic, onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is tender, about 8 minutes. Add the cauliflower and curry powder and continue to cook, stirring occasionally until the cauliflower is well coated in spice and slightly softened, about 5 minutes more. Add the broth and 2 1/2 cups water; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook until the cauliflower is very tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
  • Puree the soup in the pot with an immersion blender or, working in batches, transfer the soup to a blender and puree until smooth, being careful not to fill the carafe more than half full per batch (keep the lid cracked to allow steam to escape). Rewarm the soup over medium heat and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper. Ladle into 4 bowls and sprinkle with some cilantro and chopped cashews.

QUICK CURRIED CAULIFLOWER



Quick Curried Cauliflower image

Tasty, quick, flavorful, and easy. Use your favorite curry mix.

Provided by Griz

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Cauliflower

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 head cauliflower
¼ cup light mayonnaise
¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons curry powder, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Core cauliflower, leaving enough core that it remains whole.
  • Mix mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and curry powder in a bowl.
  • Spread curry mixture over cauliflower head to cover; place in deep microwave-safe bowl and cover the bowl with a plate.
  • Cook on High in microwave until cauliflower is tender, 9 to 15 minutes; let stand covered for 2 minutes.
  • Cut in quarters and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 8.1 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 153.8 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER-POTATO SOUP



Curried Cauliflower-Potato Soup image

Roasted cauliflower and onions add incredible flavor to this easy curried cauliflower soup, and a potato thickens it up a bit.

Provided by Porchdog

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Cauliflower

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large head cauliflower, coarsely chopped
2 medium white onions, halved and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons salted butter
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 large potato, with skin, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 (32 fluid ounce) container vegetable stock
2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place cauliflower and onions on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper; mix to coat.
  • Place in the preheated oven and roast until cauliflower is browned and cooked, but not too soft, about 25 minutes.
  • While cauliflower is roasting, melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in potato and turmeric. Add stock and increase heat to medium; bring to a simmer. Cover and cook until potato is soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove cauliflower and onions from the oven. Place 1 cup cauliflower in a bowl and set aside. Add remaining cauliflower and onions to the soup. Return soup to a simmer and cook until flavors have melded, about 5 minutes.
  • While soup is simmering, place almonds in a dry skillet over low heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until golden, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed. Ladle into bowls, add reserved cauliflower, and top with toasted almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.6 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 967.2 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

CURRIED PORK CHOPS AND CAULIFLOWER WITH BASMATI RICE



Curried Pork Chops and Cauliflower with Basmati Rice image

Curry and apple chutney combine to make wonderful flavors.

Provided by Scott Koeneman

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups uncooked basmati rice
3 cups water
4 cups cauliflower florets
4 (4 ounce) pork chops, trimmed
1 ½ teaspoons curry powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 ½ teaspoons curry powder
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
½ cup buttermilk
¼ cup apple chutney
6 green onions, chopped, divided

Steps:

  • Bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place a steamer insert into a saucepan, and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Cover, and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the cauliflower, cover, and steam until just tender, 4 to 5 minutes depending on thickness. Remove from steamer and set aside.
  • Season the pork chops with 1 1/2 teaspoon of curry powder, salt, and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange the pork chops in the skillet and cook until the pork is no longer pink in the center, about 3 minutes on each side. Place pork chops on a platter and cover to keep warm.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 2 1/2 teaspoons of curry powder and flour into the same skillet. Whisk in the chicken broth, buttermilk, and apple chutney. Continue cooking until the curry has thickened. Stir in the cauliflower and half of the green onion; cook until the cauliflower is heated through. Place 3/4 cup of rice on each plate, and top each portion with a pork chop. Spoon curry sauce over pork chops, and sprinkle the remaining green onions to garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.6 calories, Carbohydrate 75.9 g, Cholesterol 37.3 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 98.3 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

CURRIED CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP



Curried Cream of Cauliflower Soup image

A rich and filling soup, perfect for cold winter nights.

Provided by Allyson

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Cauliflower

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter, cut into small pieces
1 large yellow onion, diced
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 quart chicken stock
1 cup heavy whipping cream
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Toss cauliflower florets with vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl; spread onto a baking sheet.
  • Roast cauliflower in preheated oven until browned, about 25 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium high heat. Saute onions in hot butter until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir garlic into the onion and continue to cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes more; season with curry powder, cayenne pepper, and ground turmeric. Cook the seasoned onion mixture, stirring continually, for 5 minutes more.
  • Stir roasted cauliflower with the onion mixture. Pour stock over the cauliflower mixture. Place a cover on the saucepan and bring the stock to a boil. Immediately remove the cover, reduce heat to low, and cook at a simmer until the liquid reduces slightly, about 10 minutes.
  • Puree mixture in the saucepan with an immersion blender until mostly smooth. Stir cream into the soup; season with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 89.9 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 16.9 g, Sodium 1390.9 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER FRITTERS



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This is a really unusual but delicious way to eat cauliflower. The Japanese are brilliant at making lovely crispy batter for their tempura, so while I was over there recently I wanted to discover their secret. It turns out there are lots of different techniques, such as using cornstarch instead of flour, or ice-cold sparkling water instead of tap water. In this recipe I'm going to use beer, though, as it gives such a nice color and goes well with the spices. However, the best advice I was given is to fry the fritters in small batches and eat them straightaway, so they're crunchy and hot. PS This batter recipe can be used for all sorts of things, like fish fillets or thin chicken strips or any finely cut vegetable. You can leave the spices out if you prefer it plain.

Provided by Jamie Oliver

Categories     side-dish

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cauliflower
Flour, for dusting
Vegetable oil
1 small piece potato, peeled, optional
A small bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves picked
Sea salt
1 lemon
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
2 to 3 dried red chiles
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 3/4 cups self-rising flour
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 1/2 cups cold beer
Sea salt

Steps:

  • First make your batter. Smash up the cumin and mustard seeds, chiles and peppercorns in a pestle and mortar until you have a powder. Put the flour into a mixing bowl and stir in the ground spices and the turmeric. Pour in most of the beer and whisk gently. Check the consistency - you want it to be the thickness of heavy cream. If it's too thick, whisk in the rest of the beer. Don't worry too much about having little lumps in the batter, as they'll just become nice crunchy bits when you start frying. Season with sea salt and put aside.
  • Trim the bottom of the stalk and break the cauliflower into bite-sized florets. Slice up the stalk into 1-inch pieces - this way it will all cook at the same rate. Wash the cauliflower, drain it and pat dry with kitchen towels. Place the cauliflower pieces in a bowl and dust with a little flour.
  • Pour the oil into a deep saucepan - you want it to be about 4 to 5 inches deep - and heat it to 350 degrees F. If you don't have a thermometer don't worry, just drop a piece of potato into the oil. When it floats to the surface and starts to sizzle, the oil will be at the right temperature so remove the potato from the pan.
  • Shake any excess flour off the cauliflower. One by one, dip the pieces into the beer batter, then carefully place them in the hot oil, moving them away from you as you do so. Make sure you stand back so you don't get splashed. It's best to fry them in batches so you don't overcrowd the pan (but serve them as soon as each batch is ready). Each time a batch of cauliflower is nearly ready, add some battered parsley leaves to the pan and fry for 40 seconds (you want to serve them scattered over the fritters). Fry the pieces gently, turning them a couple of times with a slotted spoon. When they're browned and crisp, lift them out of the oil, allowing any excess to drip back into the pan, and drain on kitchen towels. Dust with sea salt and squeeze over a little lemon juice.
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ROASTED CURRIED CAULIFLOWER



Roasted Curried Cauliflower image

An Indian-inspired spice blend adds a warm hue and gives this vegetable dish an exotic taste.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Lunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1 large head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cut into large florets
Nonstick olive-oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray. In a large bowl, stir together oil, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, curry powder, and salt. Add the cauliflower, tossing to coat thoroughly with spice mixture.
  • Arrange cauliflower in a single layer on prepared sheet. Roast until florets are browned on bottom and tender when pierced with the tip of a paring knife, about 35 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3 g, Sodium 404 g

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SOUP



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You can make vegetable soups rich and smooth without using flour or cream. Puree half of the cooked vegetables in your blender or food processor, then add to the soup.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 head cauliflower (about 2 1/4 pounds), cut into florets (about 6 cups)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt
1 tablespoon butter
3 onions, sliced 1 inch thick
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
4 cups water
2 cups reduced-sodium canned chicken or vegetable broth
2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. On a baking sheet, toss cauliflower with vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon salt. Spread out, and roast until the florets turn brown, about 25 minutes.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onions, and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in curry powder, cauliflower, water, and broth; cover, and bring to a boil. Uncover, lower heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Using a slotted spoon, transfer 3 cups cauliflower to a bowl, and set aside. Put remaining florets into a blender or food processor, add 1 teaspoon salt, and process until smooth. Stir puree into broth in pan, and reheat if necessary. Ladle soup into bowls, and top with reserved florets and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 g, Fat 10 g, Protein 7 g

SCALLOPS WITH CURRIED CAULIFLOWER



Scallops with Curried Cauliflower image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets
1 red onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 1/4 pounds medium sea scallops (about 24), ?foot? muscles removed
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup roasted salted cashews
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
Lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Put a baking sheet on the middle oven rack and preheat to 450 degrees F. Toss the cauliflower, red onion, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, the garlic and curry powder in a large bowl. Spread on the hot baking sheet and roast, without stirring, until very tender and well browned in spots, about 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Season the scallops with salt, add to the skillet and cook, undisturbed, until well browned on the bottom, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook until no longer translucent, about 1 more minute; transfer the scallops to a plate.
  • Toss the cauliflower mixture with the raisins and cashews and divide among plates. Top with the scallops and cilantro; drizzle with the yogurt. Serve with lime wedges.

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER, POTATOES AND PEAS



Curried Cauliflower, Potatoes and Peas image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     weekday, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 ounces whole onion or 3 ounces chopped, ready-cut onion (1 cup)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 large clove garlic
Fresh or frozen ginger to yield 1 tablespoon, coarsely grated
1 pound whole cauliflower or 8 ounces ready-cut cauliflowerettes (3 to 3 1/2 cups)
12 ounces potatoes
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup no-salt-added canned tomato puree
1 cup peas
1/8 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Chop whole onion.
  • Heat nonstick pan large enough to hold all the ingredients over high heat. Reduce heat to medium high; add oil, and stir in onion.
  • Saute onion until it begins to brown and soften.
  • Meanwhile, mince garlic and grate ginger, and add to onion as it cooks.
  • Trim whole cauliflower, and cut head into bite-size pieces. Scrub potatoes, and cut into julienne strips.
  • Stir the coriander, fennel, cumin, turmeric and hot red pepper into the onion, and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add the cauliflower, potatoes, water and tomato puree. Reduce heat to simmer; cover, and continue to cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  • A minute before the cauliflower and potatoes are done, stir in the peas, salt and pepper. Cover, and cook another minute.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 321, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 14 grams, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 242 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CURRIED ROAST CAULIFLOWER SOUP



Curried Roast Cauliflower Soup image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 head cauliflower (2 1/4 pounds), cut into florets (about 2 pounds or 6 cups)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1 tablespoon butter
3 onions, cut into 1-inch-thick slices
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
4 cups water
2 cups low-sodium canned chicken stock or vegetable stock
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Spread the cauliflower on a baking sheet, drizzle with oil, and sprinkle with salt. Toss to combine. Roast until edges are brown, about 25 minutes.
  • In a medium stockpot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions, and cook, stirring frequently, until the onions begin to soften, about 4 minutes. Add the curry powder and cook, for 1 minute more. Add the water and chicken broth. Add half of the cauliflower to the pot, reserving the rest. Cover, and bring to a boil. Uncover, lower the heat, and simmer until all the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Working in batches, puree the soup in a blender until smooth. If necessary, return to the pot to heat through. Transfer to a large serving bowl. Taste and adjust for seasoning. Serve hot garnished with parsley and reserved cauliflower.

Tips for Cooking Curried Cauliflower

  • Use a large skillet or sauté pan to ensure that the cauliflower has enough room to cook evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan - cook the cauliflower in batches if necessary.
  • Stir the cauliflower frequently to prevent it from sticking to the pan.
  • Adjust the amount of curry powder to suit your taste - start with a small amount and add more to taste.
  • If you like, add some chopped fresh cilantro or parsley to the dish before serving.
  • Serve the curried cauliflower over rice, quinoa, or your favorite grain.

Conclusion

Curried cauliflower is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It's also a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. With its vibrant flavors and tender-crisp texture, curried cauliflower is sure to please everyone at your table.

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