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yellow cauliflower florets over rice topped with curry sauce

Caribbean Cauliflower Curry

Cauliflower cooked to tender goodness in a creamy coconut sauce infused with the flavors of the Caribbean for a delicious vegan curry.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Caribbean
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 366kcal
Author: Marwin Brown

Ingredients

For the curry spice mix

  • 2 tablespoon Curry
  • 2 teaspoon Turmeric
  • ½ tablespoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander optional
  • 2 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoon Pepper

For the cauliflower

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil olive or canola are fine too
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 1 whole habanero punctured on all sides with a sharp knife
  • 15 oz can diced tomatoes fire roasted
  • 15 oz can coconut milk
  • 3 thyme sprigs
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 medium cauliflower chopped into small florets
  • 1 small lime for zest

Instructions

Make the Curry Spice Mix

  • Mix all ingredients in a mixing bowl and set aside

Make the Cauliflower

  • Heat skillet on medium-high heat and add coconut oil.
  • Sauté onions for 2-3 minutes until they brown a little and become translucent.
  • Add the garlic and ginger with a ⅓ the spice mix. Mix well and sauce 30-60 seconds.
  • Add the habanero, then the thyme, bay leaf and tomatoes with their juices. Add another ⅓ spice mix and mix well. Cook about 2-3 minutes to reduce the juices from the tomatoes.
  • Add coconut milk. Let cook 2-3 minutes.
  • Add cauliflower and let simmer until preferred tenderness 15-20 minutes. Start using the fork test after about 10 minutes of cooking. Add the remaining spice mix about halfway.
  • Finish the cauliflower by grating some of the zest into the finished dish.
  • Serve over rice with fresh parsley or cilantro and some lime juice.

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Notes

  • Choose fresh cauliflower. Blemishes or browning of any sort indicate old cauliflower.
  • Chop the floret as small and evenly as possible. Smaller florets cook faster and are easier to chew without having to cut them during eating.
  • Time permitting saute the cauliflower on medium high heat in olive oil for 5 minutes before adding to the curry. This is an optional “level up” step. Don’t fret if you don’t have the time or want to keep things simple, as the recipe is still delicious without the step.
  • Deglaze the pan with the diced tomatoes
  • Season at every step, but use your own judgement as to how much seasoning you prefer to use.
  • After about 10 minutes of cooking poke the florets with a fork to test for desired texture. You want tender cauliflower, but with a little bit of bite to them. You’ll have to check a few times to get to your preferred texture.
  • Add lime zest at the end of cooking to brighten the dish

Nutrition

Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Sodium: 1378mg | Potassium: 1029mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1796IU | Vitamin C: 91mg | Calcium: 116mg | Iron: 5mg
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