Air-fryer cauliflower curry | Jamie Oliver recipes (2024)

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Air-fryer cauliflower curry

With coconut & onion rotis

With coconut & onion rotis

Serves 4

DifficultyNot too tricky

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By Karan Gokani

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Ingredients

  • 1 head of cauliflower
  • 6 tablespoons neutral oil
  • 1½ teaspoons turmeric
  • 1½ teaspoons chilli powder
  • 2 tablespoons Madras curry powder
  • ½ a stick of cinnamon
  • ¾ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 small red onion , finely chopped (approx 100g)
  • 2 cloves of garlic , minced
  • 1 stalk of curry leaves (10-12 leaves)
  • 300 ml coconut milk
  • 100 g frozen peas
  • ¾ teaspoon granulated sugar
  • COCONUT & ONION ROTIS
  • 250 g plain flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 small red onion , finely sliced (approx 100g)
  • 10-12 curry leaves (1 stalk) , finely chopped (1g)
  • 100 ml coconut milk
  • 20-30ml warm water , or more or less as required

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Method

  1. Slice up the cauliflower into chunks or 1-inch thick steaks, reserving the leaves and any tiny florets and trimmings. Roughly chop up the leaves into ½cm pieces, discarding any thick woody stems.
  2. Mix 5 tablespoons of oil with 1 teaspoon each of turmeric and chilli powder, along with 1 tablespoon of curry powder and ½ a teaspoon of salt. Rub this marinade all over the steaks, reserving a small amount to lightly toss through the leaves and florets.
  3. Air-fry the steaks at 190°C for 15 minutes, until cooked through. If your air fryer has a basket rather than shelves, you should turn the steaks over halfway through cooking. If after 15 minutes you need more colour on the cauliflower, raise the temperature to 200°C and cook for an extra 4 to 6 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, mix the flour, salt, sliced red onion, chopped curry leaves and coconut milk together in a large mixing bowl and gradually add warm water, a little at a time as required, to bring together as a cohesive dough that is soft, but does not stick to your hands. The dough should have the consistency of playdough. Knead for about 3 minutes by hand until it all comes together. Leave to rest at room temperature, covered with a damp towel for about 10 minutes.
  5. Lay the florets and leaves on parchment and cook for 8 to 10 minutes at 200°C to crisp them up, then leave them aside (this can be done along with the steaks if you have a multi-level air fryer) while you make the curry.
  6. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a saucepan over a medium heat. Add the cinnamon stick and cumin seeds to it. Fry for 20 to 30 seconds, being careful not to burn the delicate seeds.
  7. Add the onion and garlic along with a pinch of salt and cook on a medium-low heat until they are very soft and translucent, approximately 10 to 12 minutes.
  8. Now add the curry leaves (along with the stalks and all) and remaining ground spices. Fry for 20 seconds and then add the coconut milk. Add the frozen peas to the sauce and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes on a medium heat, then season with salt and sugar to your taste.
  9. To make the rotis, divide the dough into 4 balls and roll out into discs approximately 5mm thick. I prefer a slightly rough, natural look rather than perfect circles, the key is to ensure they are of the same thickness across to ensure they cook evenly.
  10. Heat a dry non-stick pan over a high heat and then reduce heat to medium and cook the rotis for 4 to 6 minutes, flipping halfway through. The key is not to use oil or fat when cooking the rotis and to cook them on a hot dry pan, so they roast as opposed to fry.
  11. Pour the sauce over the cauliflower steaks just before serving, garnish with the florets and serve with the warm rotis on the side.

Tips

GET AHEAD
If you’re making the rotis ahead, store them in a box wrapped in a clean kitchen towel and warm on a pan for 1 minute before serving.

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FAQs

Air-fryer cauliflower curry | Jamie Oliver recipes? ›

Preparation and Usage

For a meat or veg curry, heat a splash of oil, then add the paste and diced meat or roughly chopped root veg, and fry for about 5 minutes, before adding tomatoes, passata or coconut milk with a splash of stock to make your sauce.

How to use Jamie Oliver Keralan curry paste? ›

Preparation and Usage

For a meat or veg curry, heat a splash of oil, then add the paste and diced meat or roughly chopped root veg, and fry for about 5 minutes, before adding tomatoes, passata or coconut milk with a splash of stock to make your sauce.

How long does fresh cauliflower take to cook? ›

Cooked cauliflower florets keep their shape best when steamed (5-10 mins) – remember to place them upright in the steamer. It can also be boiled (takes 5-10 mins for florets; around 10 mins for a whole cauliflower). For both cooking methods, test regularly with the tip of a knife to make sure they don't overcook.

What do you add to a Jamie Oliver curry paste? ›

Stir in tomatoes passata or coconut milk with a splash of stock to make your sauce. When the sauce is simmering and tasting delicious add chunks of fish or tofu, or prawns and any leafy or delicate veg, and simmer until tender and cooked through.

What is the difference between curry and curry paste? ›

Curry paste is a wet ingredient made with fresh chilies. It must be dissolved into a liquid during the cooking process. Curry powder is a dry ingredient that must be activated with a liquid or oil. It does not include fresh chilies, so it will be much less spicy than a curry paste.

Why do you soak cauliflower before cooking? ›

This process – which should last 10-20 minutes - destroys several microbes and large parasites. As cauliflower is highly susceptible to microbial attacks, it should be washed once again. This time, boil some water and put the cauliflower florets in it. Keep for five minutes and remove from the hot water.

Is it necessary to boil cauliflower before cooking? ›

It's best to steam vegetables. If you have a pot that is large enough to steam whole cauliflower or cut up in small pieces. If you boil in water. You will waste vitamins, and flavor.

Do you wash cauliflower before or after cutting? ›

They are all great. Washing: Fresh cauliflower is susceptible to mold growth, so wash cauliflower only right before you will use it. Storing: Whole cauliflower should be stored in an open bag in the refrigerator. Store cut cauliflower florets in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

How do you use ready made curry paste? ›

Probably the most common use for Thai curry paste is in curries and stews. Cook the curry paste in a little oil first to bring out its flavors, then coat proteins — like chicken, pork, or tofu — and vegetables with the warmed paste before slow cooking until everything is flavorful and tender.

How do you use curry paste in a recipe? ›

Use it as a marinade or rub

Curry paste lends a bright and tasty tang to recipes like Thai Curry Paste Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Grilled Red Curry Chicken, and Green Curry Beef Skewers with Fried Basil Oil. Simply mix the curry paste with a little oil and brush it onto the meat and let it sit before cooking.

How do you use curry paste in a jar? ›

Cook the paste in oil for 1-2 minutes before adding other ingredients. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 mL) of olive oil to a pan on medium and let it heat up. Spoon in the amount of curry paste you want to use, and stir it around for a few minutes, which will help release the paste's flavors.

Do you use a full jar of curry paste? ›

The whole jar is ample for a family of four but if you're cooking for two, the reminder can be stored in the fridge for 5 days or frozen.

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