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Cauliflower and lime curry
Nutritious cauliflower curry with lime and coconut milk

Cauliflower and lime curry

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Main Courses
Cauliflower is the chameleon of the curry world: with its neutral taste and porous structure, it perfectly absorbs the spicy sauce. In this recipe, we balance the sweetness of coconut milk, the earthy notes of curry, and the bright acidity of lime. Prepared in a single pan, yet offering a complex taste experience.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 25 mins
⌛ Total Time 40 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 310 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Indian Fusion

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large frying pan or saucepan
  • Grater (for ginger)
  • Knife

Allergen Information

⚠️ No known allergens

Instructions

1 ✓

Break the cauliflower into medium florets. Dice the onion, grate the garlic and ginger.

Tip: Grating the ginger ensures you don't bite into spicy chunks, and its juice gets into the dish.
2 ✓

Sauté the onion in the oil until translucent, then add the garlic, ginger, curry powder, and turmeric. Fry for 1 minute.

Tip: This step is 'blooming': fat-soluble flavour compounds in the spices are released in the hot oil.
3 ✓

Pour in the tomatoes, add salt, and cook for a few minutes until slightly thickened.

Tip: The acidity of the tomato provides the backbone of the dish.
4 ✓

Add the cauliflower and coconut milk. Cover and simmer over medium heat for 15-20 minutes until the cauliflower is tender but holds its shape.

Tip: Do not overcook to mush; it should remain al dente.
5 ✓

At the end, squeeze in the lime juice and sprinkle with fresh coriander.

Tip: The fresh acidity of lime 'wakes up' the flavours dulled during long cooking.

Recipe FAQ

Why did the cauliflower stay hard?
Acidic environments (tomato, lime) slow down the softening of vegetables (pectin doesn't break down as easily). That's why you need to cook it enough.

Ingredients

  • 1 head Cauliflower (approx. 500g)
  • 400 ml Coconut milk
  • 400 g Chopped tomatoes (tinned)
  • 1 pc Red onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 10 g Fresh ginger
  • 2 tsp Curry powder
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 20 ml Olive oil
  • 1 pc Lime
  • 10 g Fresh coriander
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 pinch Pepper