Cauliflower And Sweet Potatoes In Spicy Tomato Sauce With Cashews Recipes

STEAMED CAULIFLOWER IN SPICY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• place cut cauliflower in saucepan with water and 1/2 tsp salt. cover and simmer till cauliflower is crisp-tender, about 10 minute set aside and cover to keep warm.
• heat small skillet over low heat and roast cumin seeds until dark and fragrant. remove cumin from pan and set aside to cool. add coriander seeds to pan and slowly roast them till dark brown. do not burn spices. when coriander seeds have cooled, use clean coffee grinder to grind them with the cumin seeds and set aside.
• heat oil in large saucepan and add ginger, garlic, and turmeric. stir constantly over medium heat until mixture turns golden brown. this will happen quickly, so be careful not to burn it. crush tomatoes with hands and add them to pan along with juices. when tomatoes come to a boil, stir in chile, cayenne, cumin, coriander, and remaining 1/2 tsp salt. lower heat and simmer sauce about 8 minutes or till tomatoes are well cooked. the oil will start to separate from sauce. add cilantro and simmer 1-2 more minutes.
• place warm cauliflower on platter, pour sauce over it, and serve dish immediately.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER WITH TOMATO & CASHEW SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Toss the cauliflower florets with the nigella seeds, 1 tbsp of the oil and 2 tsp of the garam masala. Spread out onto a roasting tray and cook for 35-40 mins until starting to soften and char, tossing halfway through.
• Meanwhile, heat the rest of the oil in a small pan. Add the garlic, ginger, passata and the remaining garam masala and leave to simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 mins. Stir in the cashew nut butter and cream, then season to taste.
• Serve the sauce over the brown rice or naan bread, top with the roasted cauliflower and garnish with the coriander.

CAULIFLOWER AND SWEET POTATOES IN SPICY TOMATO SAUCE WITH CASHEWS

Steps:

• Add the canola oil to the karahi, a large skillet, a wok, or a dutch oven and heat over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the cashews and fry for 30 seconds, or until lightly browned. use a slotted spoon or skimmer to transfer the nuts to a plate. add the cumin and mustard seeds to the oil and fry for 30 seconds, or until lightly browned. add the onion and ginger and cook, stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the onion is golden. add the tomatoes and chile, increase the heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil. cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, or until slightly reduced and the oil begins to separate from the tomatoes. add the cauliflower, sweet potatoes, water, and salt, and stir with a large spoon until thoroughly blended. decrease the heat to mediumlow, cover, and cook, stirring once halfway through the cooking time, for 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are almost tender. add the peas, re-cover, and cook for 3 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender. Transfer to a warmed platter or bowl and sprinkle with the reserved cashews and the cilantro. Serve warm.