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Cauliflower Xacuti

Rich, creamy and indulgent, this cauliflower Xacuti is a delicious and healthy twist on the classic Goan curry.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 246kcal
Author: Enozia Zehra Vakil

Ingredients

Ingredients for the Spice Mix

  • 5-6 Dry red chillies
  • 2 tsps Cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
  • 1 inch Cinnamon stick
  • 3-4 Cloves
  • ½ Star Anise
  • 3 tbsps Coriander seeds
  • 3 tbsps Poppy seeds

Ingredients for the paste

  • 1 tablespoon Oil
  • ¼ cup Coconut desiccated
  • ½ cup Onions sliced
  • ¼ cup Vinegar

Ingredients for the final dish

  • 2 tbsps Oil
  • ½ cup Onion paste
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger garlic paste
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon Red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 medium Cauliflower cut into florets
  • ½ cup Water
  • Coriander leaves finely chopped for garnish

Instructions

  • Blanch the cauliflower florets and keep aside.
  • Dry roast all the whole spices and transfer it to a blender. Once it cools down to room temperature, grind into a powder. Keep aside.
  • Heat oil in a pan. Add the dessicated coconut and sliced onions. Saute for 3-4 minutes.
  • Transfer the mixture to a blender. Add vinegar and blend into a smooth paste. Keep aside.
  • Next, heat oil in a pan. Add the onion paste and ginger garlic paste. Saute for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the powdered spices and saute. Saute and mix.
  • Add in the blanched cauliflower and mix well. Saute for 8-10 minutes or until the cauliflower florets are roasted a bit.
  • Next, add in the prepared spice mix. You can either choose to add the entire portion or as per your spice level. You can save the rest of the spice for other curries.
  • Saute for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add in the paste next. Saute and cook for 4-5 minutes.
  • Add water and let the curry simmer for 5-6 minutes.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 4Servings | Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 645mg | Potassium: 832mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 631IU | Vitamin C: 154mg | Calcium: 195mg | Iron: 4mg