A working test-kitchen ledger of ten thousand recipes.
Indian · Dessert

Cauliflower Cake in coconut and curry leaf

Our tested Pan-Seared Cauliflower Cake: golden, generous, and balanced with coconut and curry leaf. Serves 4 people with plenty to go around.

4.4 from 2,843 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Serves4
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Cauliflower Cake in coconut and curry leaf
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the coconut and curry leaf elements, and pat the cauliflower dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the cauliflower and sear until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the tinned coconut milk and the rest of the coconut and curry leaf flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the sweetcorn along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

More from Indian

You might also cook

Steamed Pork with garam masala Indian
Indian

Steamed Pork with garam masala

This Indian Gratin leans on garam masala to do the heavy lifting. We steam the Pork for real...

35 min · Easy
Garam masala Black Bean Salad Indian
Indian

Garam masala Black Bean Salad

The kind of Indian plate you make on repeat. garam masala, a proper stir-fry, and a finish of...

30 min · Medium
Tomato and cream Squash Medley Indian Members
Indian

Tomato and cream Squash Medley

The kind of Indian plate you make on repeat. tomato and cream, a proper grill, and a finish of...

33 min · Easy