Cauliflower recipes that pack a flavor of Asia with lemon basil and coconut cream. This is a delicious preparation that is essentially one-pot recipe, super easy with a minimum level of preparation, and a quick turnaround.
It is super nutritious as it packs plenty of nutrients, fiber, and antioxidants, and yet has minimal calories. This cauliflower recipe is full of flavor and aroma of the lemon basil and coconut cream.
It is great for little ones, for people suffering from lifestyle disorders such as Diabetes, Hypertension, and Obesity, for pregnant ladies, and new mothers.
Cauliflower Nutrition Profile
Cauliflower belongs to the cruciferous family of vegetables. It is mostly available in winter season.
- It is rich in Vitamins C, K, A, and B Vitamins such as Pantothenic Acid, B6, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, and Folate.
- It carries good amounts of minerals like Magnesium, Potassium, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
- Cauliflower also has good amounts of protein in comparison to other vegetables.
- It is low in calories, fats, and cholesterol, and has plenty of fiber.
Lemon Basil for flavor, Antioxidants, and rich aroma!
Lemon basil is one variation of basil that carries the aroma of lemon, and hence the name. For nutrition profile of lemon basil and another recipe of papaya salad with it, please check here.
We added lemon basil along with coconut cream to the cauliflower curry. In case you are unable to find lemon basil, it can be replaced with Thai sweet basil or fresh coriander leaves.
Cauliflower Curry with Coconut Milk and Lemon Basil
Equipment
- Heavy Bottom Pan or Cast Iron Kadhai
Ingredients
- 1 Medium Cauliflower cut it into small pieces
- 1½ inch Fresh ginger root
- 1 Large Tomato
- 1 Medium Onion coarsely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 cup Lemon Basil Leaves Replace with basil or cilantro leaves.
- 1½ tsp Mustard Seeds
- 200 ml Fresh coconut milk
- 1 Red Chili optional. Replace with 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp Rice Vinegar add it in the end
- 1½ tsp Rock Salt to taste
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 300 g Silken Tofu optional (replace with more cauliflower)
Instructions
Preparing the Veggies
- Wash and cut the cauliflower into small florets. We usually soak the cauliflower in water for some time before we cook to clean it off the chemicals.
Cooking Cauliflower
- Heat the pan and add cooking oil.
- Add chopped ginger, chili, and onion. Stir till golden brown (2-3 mins).
- Add tomato and cauliflower and stir for another 8-10 mins till cauliflower becomes soft.
- Add coconut cream, water, salt, and lemon basil leaves. Cook for another 10 mins.
- Add silk tofu and vinegar in the end and mix well.
- Serve with steamed rice or chapati. Enjoy!
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