Instructions:
- Preheat oven: Set your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Prepare cauliflowers: Cut the cauliflowers into steaks, reserving the smaller leaves.
- Season and roast: Rub the cauliflower steaks with 1 tablespoon of curry powder, spray with low-calorie cooking spray, and roast in the oven for 30 minutes. Add the reserved leaves for the last 3-4 minutes.
- Make the curry: In a saucepan, combine the chopped cauliflower, onion, vegetable stock, and remaining curry powder. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Cook rice: Prepare the rice according to package instructions.
- Blend and finish: Remove a few cauliflower chunks from the curry and blend the rest. Return the chunks to the pan and season to taste.
- Serve: Divide the rice onto plates, top with the curry, and garnish with a cauliflower steak and crispy leaves.
- Enjoy this flavorful and low-calorie dish!
Note: For a spicier curry, use a stronger curry powder or add red pepper flakes.
Air Fryer Methods
- Preheat your air fryer: Set it to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the cauliflower: Cut the cauliflower into florets.
- Season the cauliflower: In a bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with olive oil, curry powder, and salt.
- Air fry the cauliflower: Place the cauliflower florets in the air fryer basket and cook for 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, or until the cauliflower is golden brown and tender.
- Make the curry: While the cauliflower is cooking, heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened. Stir in the curry powder, turmeric, and cumin powder and cook
- for a minute. Add the vegetable broth and tomato puree and bring to a simmer.
- Combine the cauliflower and curry: Once the cauliflower is cooked, remove it from the air fryer and add it to the curry sauce. Stir to combine and adjust the seasoning to taste.
- Serve: Serve the cauliflower curry over rice or with naan bread.
Tips:
- If you don’t have an air fryer, you can roast the cauliflower in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until tender.
- For a spicier curry, add more curry powder or red pepper flakes.
- You can add other vegetables to the curry, such as carrots, bell peppers, or spinach.
- Serve with a side salad or yogurt for a complete meal.
- Enjoy your delicious and healthy air-fried cauliflower curry!