Paneer is a fresh acid-set, non-melting cheese commonly used in Indian cooking. Perfect for a vegetarian feast. This sweet pumpkin and paneer curry by Mindi from mama nagi’s has a thick sauce with spinach leaves and coriander (cilantro) for balance. Preheat your oven to 220ºC (425ºF). Cut the pumpkin into evenly sized pieces, place them in…… Continue reading two paneer curries
Tag: cauliflower
fioretto cauliflower curry
Fioretto cauliflower (Chinese cauliflower, flowering cauliflower, sprouting cauliflower) is a hybrid of white cauliflower and broccoli. It has a more open growth habit than cauliflower with long light green stems and smaller, less dense florets. The stems retain a firmer texture and the flavour is sweet and nutty. I used it in this delicious mild…… Continue reading fioretto cauliflower curry
sticky sesame cauliflower
Sticky and spicy, these cauliflower bites make a perfect vegetarian starter or side. Preheat your oven to 220ºC (425ºF). In a large bowl combine ½ a cup of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of cornflour (cornstarch), ½ a teaspoon of cayenne pepper, ½ a teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. Whisk well while…… Continue reading sticky sesame cauliflower
butter paneer + cauliflower dhal
Instead of the ubiquitous butter chicken, this recipe by Swasthi uses paneer cheese. Delicious! To make the sauce heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a saucepan and add 2 whole cardamom pods. Next add 1 large chopped onion and cook until it becomes translucent. Add an equal amount of chopped tomatoes and ¾ of a…… Continue reading butter paneer + cauliflower dhal
roasted cauliflower with chorizo + sweet potato fries
Two tasty side dishes to liven up any meal. This cauliflower dish is from a recipe by Angela Boggiano for Sainsbury’s Magazine – instead of steaks I made wedges. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Cut half a cauliflower into wedges, including the leaves (which are just as delicious as the cauliflower), and arrange them…… Continue reading roasted cauliflower with chorizo + sweet potato fries
tomato salad + cauliflower salad
Lorraine made these two salads, both with Middle Eastern flavours, from recipes by the flavour master himself, Yotam Ottolenghi. Worthy additions to any meal. The first is adapted from his tomato and pomegranate salad. Thinly slice ½ a small red onion. Add 2 teaspoons of za’atar and 1½ tablespoons of good quality olive oil and set aside. Halve…… Continue reading tomato salad + cauliflower salad
cauliflower pizza crusts
This low carb pizza option has been around for some time. Supermarkets are even selling cauliflower pizza crusts although the ones I’ve seen have added flour and are not truly low carb. I decided to make mine with just cauliflower and was pleasantly surprised. The pizzas held their shape, could be eaten by hand and…… Continue reading cauliflower pizza crusts
roasted vegetables with tahini yoghurt sauce
A simple and delicious Middle Eastern twist on roast vegetables. Preheat your oven to 190ºC (375ºF). Wash and cut some cauliflower into florets, some leeks into chunky rounds and some sweet potatoes and carrots into diagonal slices. Put all the vegetables into a bowl along with some whole unpeeled garlic cloves. Season to taste with…… Continue reading roasted vegetables with tahini yoghurt sauce
scallops and cauliflower
Scallops and cauliflower make a fabulous pair. Cauliflower is often served as a purée with scallops but here it retains its integrity. This wonderfully well-balanced and complex recipe, by Chris Blanchard and Richard Reddington for Food & Wine, is quick and easy to cook. What more could you ask? First cut a cauliflower into florets…… Continue reading scallops and cauliflower
roasted cauliflower with tahini sauce + tomato salad
Cauliflower has found new popularity for good reason. Here it’s roasted, leaves and all, with Middle Eastern flavours and served with tahini sauce. Wash and cut your cauliflower into quarters. Place them in a lightly oiled oven tray and drizzle with olive oil, rubbing it all over every surface. Sprinkle with salt, ground cumin, sumac…… Continue reading roasted cauliflower with tahini sauce + tomato salad
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