CAULIFLOWER AND BANANA PEEL CURRY
Although one may assume banana peels are the star of the show, they're minor players in this flavor-packed production, adapted from "Cook, Eat, Repeat" by Nigella Lawson (Vintage Digital, 2020). It all hinges on the performance of a concentrated paste made with shallots, ginger, garlic and a red chile of your choice. This mixture forms the base of an intensely aromatic sauce that would make anything taste good. Feel free to swap out the banana skins for their surprising doppelgänger, eggplant, and the cauliflower for broccoli, potato or parsnip. Prep makes up the bulk of the work in this recipe; the curry itself comes together in under 30 minutes.
Provided by Charlotte Druckman
Categories dinner, lunch, curries, vegetables, main course
Time 1h
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a full boil.
- Put the banana peels in a medium-large heatproof bowl. Pour in enough of the boiling water to cover, reserving the rest for cooking the cauliflower.
- Add the cauliflower florets and leaves to the pot and boil for 5 to 7 minutes, or until fork tender.
- While the cauliflower cooks, gently stir 1/2 teaspoon each turmeric and fine salt into the bowl with the soaking banana peels. Let sit until they've softened up and are cool enough to handle, around 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, once the cauliflower is tender, drain it into a colander in the sink; set aside while the banana peels cool and you make the curry paste.
- Prepare the curry paste: Place the shallots, ginger and chile into a 4-cup liquid measuring cup or wide jar that accommodates an immersion blender.
- Using the flat side of a heavy knife, bruise the garlic to help remove the skins, then add the peeled cloves to the measuring cup followed by the cilantro stems, cinnamon and remaining 3/4 teaspoon turmeric. Use the immersion blender to turn everything into a paste. (Be patient: At first you'll never think it's going to happen, but after a while, everything will obligingly turn into a vibrantly colored mush.)
- Drain the banana skins, squeezing out any excess liquid, and either chop them into slightly smaller-than-bite-size pieces, or take a fork and, with the interior of the banana skins facing you, press the tines into the top and push all the way down so that you have long, thin strips.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or medium skillet over medium-low. When the oil is hot, add the curry paste and fry for 7 minutes, stirring most - if not quite all - of the time. As it cooks, the paste will seem to condense and tighten; it will also lose its cheery brightness.
- Stir in the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the coconut milk, lemon juice, sugar and flaky salt. Whisk to combine, scraping the browned curry from the bottom of the pan. Cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes, letting it bubble, reduce and thicken a little.
- Add the banana skins to the pan, lower the heat and bring to a simmer for another 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the banana skins are soft. Tip in the cauliflower florets and leaves and cook until they're hot all the way through.
- Taste and adjust for salt as needed. Scatter the reserved chopped cilantro leaves over the curry and serve with rice or flatbread, if desired.
CAULIFLOWER AND BANANA CURRY
Banana, the surprise ingredient in this vegan curry, adds sweetness and thickens the sauce. It's a bit of a secret weapon, as it makes for a creamy, comforting dish
Provided by Anna Glover
Categories Dinner, Lunch
Time 30m
Yield Serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat half the oil in a deep, lidded frying pan and fry the onion with a pinch of salt for 5 minutes until soft. Stir in the garlic, ginger, mustard seeds, turmeric, coriander and ground cumin, and fry for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the coconut milk, half a tin of water and the mashed banana. Bubble for 5 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken slightly.
- Stir in the cauliflower florets and stalk, then cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender.
- Meanwhile, heat the grill to high. Toss the cauliflower leaves with the remaining oil, the cumin seeds and some seasoning on a baking tray. Grill for 10-15 minutes, or until the leaves are just charred at the edges and any thicker stems are tender.
- Uncover the curry, season and bubble for 5 minutes more until thickened. Serve topped with the crispy cauliflower leaves, with rice or rotis on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 10.6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7.9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 16.7 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11.5 grams sugar, Fiber 4.6 grams fiber, Protein 6.4 grams protein
VEGAN INDIAN CURRY WITH CAULIFLOWER AND LENTILS
A staple dish in Indian cuisine, this vegetarian dhal with vegetables is made with coconut milk, giving it extra flavor. Serve with rice, warm naan, or chappatis.
Provided by Maggie Pannell
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saucepan over low heat and cook onion, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent about 10 minutes. Add ginger, garlic, coriander, cumin, and turmeric and cook, stirring continuously, for 2 minutes. Stir in lentils and pour in vegetable stock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook cauliflower until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Stir cauliflower, coconut milk, and carrot into the lentil mixture. Bring the curry back to a gentle simmer and cook until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in green beans and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir 3 tablespoons cilantro and lemon juice into the curry. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon onto a warmed serving dish and garnish with cilantro sprig.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 10.5 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 19.9 g, Sodium 200.5 mg, Sugar 7.2 g
CAULIFLOWER AND BANANA SKIN CURRY
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a full boil.
- Place the banana peels in a medium-large mixing bowl. cover with the boiling water. Reserve the rest for cooking the cauliflower.
- Boil the cauliflower and leaves for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender.
- Gently stir 1/2 teaspoon turmeric into the bowl with the banana peels . Let them sit until softened and cool enough to handle, around 30 minutes.
- Drain the cauliflower and set aside.
- Prepare the curry paste: Place the red onion, ginger, garlic and chile into a blender. Add the cilantro stems, cinnamon and remaining 3/4 teaspoons turmeric. Add 1/4 cup of the coconut milk or just enough to blend ingredients into a paste. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
- Drain the banana skins and squeeze out any excess liquid. Cut them into bite sized pieces. and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a wok or medium sized skillet over medium-low heat. When the oil is hot, add the curry paste and stir fry for 7 minutes.
- Add the tomato paste and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the rest of the coconut milk, the lemon juice, and sugar. Stir gently until well mixed. Cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes, to allow the sauce to deepen and thicken a bit.
- Add the banana skins and stir in. Reduce heat and let curry simmer for another 10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the banana skins are soft. Add the cauliflower florets and leaves and cook until well heated.
- Taste and adjust for seasoning as needed. Garnish with the reserved chopped cilantro leaves and serve with rice and naan bread, if desired.
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