Goan cauliflower curry in a tangy Goan red chili and vinegar masala: cauliflower cooked in an onion-tomato masala with ginger, garlic and warm spices. A practical Indian recipe ready in about 36 minutes.
Prepare the cauliflower and chop the onion, tomato and aromatics.
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Heat the vegetable oil, crackle the cumin seeds, then fry the onion until deep golden.
3
Add ginger, garlic and tomato with turmeric, chili and coriander powders; cook until the oil separates from the masala, then stir in the vinegar-chili paste.
4
Add the cauliflower and a splash of water, cover and cook until tender, stirring occasionally.
5
Finish with cilantro and lemon; taste for salt and serve hot with rice or roti.
Chef's tip
Bhunao patiently: fry the masala until the oil separates before adding the main ingredient.
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Table.
🇮🇳 Indian
Kochi Goan Cauliflower
Time
36 min
Serves
5
Level
Easy
Prep / cook
16 / 20 min
Ingredients
🧅 Onion2 medium, finely chopped
🍅 Tomato2 medium, chopped
🧄 Garlic4 cloves, minced
🫙 Ginger1 tbsp, grated
🌶️ Cumin Seeds1 tsp
🌶️ Coriander Powder1 tsp
🌶️ Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
🫙 Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
🌶️ Dried Red Chilies4
🥬 Cauliflower250 g, chopped
🫙 Vinegar1 tbsp
🌶️ Red Chili Powder1 tsp
Optional
🌿 Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
🍋 Lemon1/2, juiced
Steps
Prepare the cauliflower and chop the onion, tomato and aromatics.
Heat the vegetable oil, crackle the cumin seeds, then fry the onion until deep golden.
Add ginger, garlic and tomato with turmeric, chili and coriander powders; cook until the oil separates from the masala, then stir in the vinegar-chili paste.
Add the cauliflower and a splash of water, cover and cook until tender, stirring occasionally.
Finish with cilantro and lemon; taste for salt and serve hot with rice or roti.
