Cauliflower with Onion and Tomato

Posted by: Lisa UK 08-10-99 1:04 AM

Cauliflower with Onion and Tomato

1 medium sized onion, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 tinned tomato chopped
4 cloves garlic peeled and chopped
1 tbs. fresh coriander
2 inch piece of ginger peeled and chopped
1 green chili or 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 large head cauliflower or 2 small ones
2 tsp. ground coriander
8 tbs. vegetable oil
1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
1 tsp. garam masala
2 tsp. salt
1 tbs. lemon juice


Put chopped onion, garlic and ginger in a blender with 4 tbs water and blend to a paste.

Break cauliflower into small florets not longer than 1-1 1/2 inches. Wash in a colander and leave to drain.

Heat oil in a large wok or frying pan over a medium flame, pour in paste from blender and add turmeric. Stir fry for 5 minutes. Add chopped tomato, green coriander and green chili or cayenne and fry for 5 minutes. If it starts to stick add 1 teaspoon of warm water at a time and stir.

Add cauliflower, coriander, cumin, garam masala, salt and lemon juice. Stir for a minute. Add 4 tbs. warm water, stir cover and lower flame. Cook for 35-45 minutes. Stir gently every 10 minutes or so.

Serve with hot chapattis or naan bread and plain rice.

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