Cauliflower Jalfrezi

Move over masala!  Jalfrezi is an Indian curry to get to know.  It’s a spicy stir fry of peppers and onions cooked up in a tomato sauce.  We’re adding cauliflower and chickpeas to our version.  It’s fresher, lighter and tastier than anything you’ll find on Devon Street! 

Ingredients

3/4 Cup Chickpeas
2 Cups Cauliflower Florets
1 1/2 Cups Diced Peppers (a blend of Red and Green Peppers is ideal)
3/4 Cup Diced Onion
8 oz Diced Tomatoes, Drained
1 1/2 tsp Ground Tumeric
1 Tbsp Curry Powder
1 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
1 1/2 tsp Ground Cardamon
1 1/2 tsp Ground Coriander
1 1/2 tsp Minced Ginger Root
1 Tbsp Minced Jalapeno Pepper (use more or less, depending on your taste)

Naan or Jasmine Rice

Putting It All Together

Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.  Add the chickpeas and cauliflower, and cook until the cauliflower is fork tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.  (You want a little browning, here, so don’t be afraid of the heat.)  Add the peppers and onions and cook 3 to 4 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the onions are translucent.

Add all of the remaining ingredients except for naan or rice, along with ½ cup of water.  Bring it to a boil, then simmer over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened a bit.  Take the skillet off of the heat and add 2 Tablespoons of butter, if using.  (Chef Max thinks it’s tastier with even more butter.  Jen tends to cheat and use a little less.)

Serve the jalfrezi over naan or jasmine rice.

That’s it.  Enjoy!

 

Serves: 2

 

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