Sri Lankan Creamy Cauliflower Curry (Mild Curry)
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
250 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
Sri Lankan
Sri Lankan Creamy Cauliflower Curry (Mild Curry)
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A mild, creamy, and delicious cauliflower curry that is super simple to make, and guaranteed to be a family favorite! This curry uses minimal spices, so it's not too spicy, but has bold coconut flavor, and a little smokiness from the tempered spices. Serve with steamed rice or flat breads. EASY - This is the perfect curry for beginners to make. Very mild, but super flavorful. Comes together quickly as well.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb cauliflower florets + stem 455 g. Whole cauliflower, just over 1 lb / 455 g
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp mustard seeds brown
- ½ medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped or sliced
- ½ inch ginger finely chopped or sliced
- ½ tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 large green chili or 3 small green chili add more or less, depending on your level of spice tolerance and the chili that you have available
- 1 pandan leaf about 4 - 6 inches
- 6 - 8 curry leaves
- 1½ cups coconut milk about 1 can
- ½ tsp sea salt
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Cut the cauliflower into florets. Slice the remaining cauliflower stalk into 1 - 2 inch length pieces. Wash and set aside.
- If your cauliflower head has leaves (that are free of blemishes), you can cut these leaves into larger pieces and wash and set aside these too.
- Finely chop or slice the onions. Set aside.
- Thinly chop or slice the garlic and ginger as well.
- In a medium pot that is dry, place the oil, and heat over medium or medium high heat. Make sure the heat does not burn the food at any point.
- When the oil is hot, add the mustard seeds. Saute for a bit to coat the seeds with oil and to prevent them from burning.
- When the mustard seeds start to pop, add the onions, garlic, ginger, curry leaves, pandan leaves, and green chili, and saute until the onions soften.
- Add the spices, and saute for a few seconds.
- Add the cauliflower, stems, and salt, and mix well with the rest of the spices. Saute the cauliflower for about 10 minutes until it starts to soften. Lower the heat if needed, to make sure the cauliflower doesn’t burn.
- Add the cauliflower greens (if using), along with the coconut milk. Stir to mix. If needed, you can increase the heat at this point (if you previously reduced the heat).
- Bring the coconut milk to a boil, and then immediately lower the heat to a simmer. Let the cauliflower simmer for 10 - 15 minutes until the cauliflower has completely softened. Occasionally stir to prevent the cauliflower from catching at the bottom of the pan and burning.
- Keep the lid ajar, if you don’t want the liquid to evaporate too much. OR simmer without the lid, if you want the gravy to thicken as it evaporates. You can also add a little more water as needed to get the desired consistency for your cauliflower curry.
- Taste and season the curry to your liking, towards the end of the cook time.
Notes
- This curry will last in the fridge for about 4 - 5 days, if stored proprely.
- Store the curry in an air tight container. Always use clean utensils to serve the curry and minimize keeping it at room temperature for long periods of time.
- If you make large batches, then portion the curry into several smaller portions. This will ensure it will last longer (as the temperature fluctuations will be fewer).
- You can make this curry with Broccoli, potatoes or carrots as well.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
250kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Sodium
337mg
(14%)
Potassium
588mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
77IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
97mg
(108%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 337mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 588mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 77IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 97mg | 108% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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