55min 2 ppl
Kadai Cauliflower and Broccoli
50 minutes
2 people
Medium
50 min · 12 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
200 kcalper person
Protein 8g
Carbs 18g
Fats 12g
About this dish
Cauliflower and broccoli florets roasted until golden then tossed through a freshly ground kadai masala with tomatoes and peppers — a vibrant, aromatic vegetable dish where the hand-ground spices make all the difference.
Allergy Info
None
Diet Info
Vegan, Vegetarian
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Cauliflowerbroken into small florets0.5 small head
- Broccolibroken into small florets0.5 small head
- Onionlarge, finely diced0.5
- Red Pepperdeseeded and cut into 2cm strips0.5
- Garlic Clovesminced2
- Fresh Gingerfinely grated10 g
- Tomatoesmedium, finely diced1
- Green Chilliesfinely sliced1
- Fresh Corianderroughly chopped0.5 small handful
Tins & Jars
- Tomato Purée0.5 tbsp
Spices & Seasonings
- Coriander Seeds1 tbsp
- Dried Red Chillies1.5
- Cumin Seeds0.5 tsp
- Black Peppercorns0.25 tsp
- Ground Turmeric0.25 tsp
- Garam Masala0.25 tsp
- Saltto taste
Oils & Condiments
- Vegetable Oil1.5 tbsp
Utensils
- Small frying pan
- Spice grinder or mortar and pestle
- Large karahi or heavy frying pan
- Wooden spoon
- Chef's knife
- Cutting board
- Grater
Method
1
Break the cauliflower and broccoli into small florets. Finely dice the onion and tomatoes. Cut the red pepper into 2cm strips. Mince the garlic, grate the ginger, and slice the green chillies. Chop the coriander.
Approx. 15 minutes
2
Dry-toast all the kadai masala spices (coriander seeds, dried red chillies, cumin seeds, black peppercorns) in a small pan over medium heat for 2 minutes until fragrant. Grind to a coarse powder and set aside.
Approx. 2 minutes
3
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large karahi or heavy frying pan over high heat. Add the cauliflower florets and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden at the edges.
Approx. 6 minutes
4
Add the broccoli and cook for 3 minutes. Season with salt and transfer to a plate.
Approx. 3 minutes
5
Heat the remaining 0.5 tbsp oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until golden.
Approx. 8 minutes
6
Add the garlic, ginger, and green chillies. Cook for 2 minutes.
Approx. 2 minutes
7
Add the tomato purée and tomatoes. Cook, stirring, until the tomatoes break down.
Approx. 5 minutes
8
Add the ground kadai masala and turmeric. Cook for 2 minutes.
Approx. 2 minutes
9
Add the red pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
Approx. 2 minutes
10
Return the cauliflower and broccoli to the pan. Stir well and cook until heated through and coated in the masala.
Approx. 4 minutes
11
Stir in the garam masala. Season with salt to taste.
Approx. 1 minutes
12
Serve scattered with fresh coriander.
Approx. 0 minutes
