Servings: 4

2 medium-sized cauliflowers, about 1kg 2 medium-sized cauliflowers, about 1kg
 
75g onions 75g onions
 
Two 2,5cm cubes fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped Two 2,5cm cubes fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
 
About 7tbsp water About 7tbsp water
 
5tbps vegetable oil 5tbps vegetable oil
 
6 cloves garlic, peeled and very finely chopped 6 cloves garlic, peeled and very finely chopped
 
1tsp ground cumin 1tsp ground cumin
 
1tsp ground coriander 1tsp ground coriander
 
150g tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped 150g tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped
 
½tsp turmeric ½tsp turmeric
 
½tsp cayenne pepper ½tsp cayenne pepper
 
½ fresh, hot green chilli, finely chopped ½ fresh, hot green chilli, finely chopped
 
1tbsp lemon juice 1tbsp lemon juice
 
1¾tsp salt 1¾tsp salt
 
¼tsp garam masala ¼tsp garam masala

Break up the cauliflower into florets that are about 4cm across at the head 5cm in length.
Let them soak in a bowl of water for 30 minutes. Drain.
Put the onions and ginger into the container of an electric blender along with 4tbsp of the water. Blend until you have a paste.
Put the oil in a 23cm wide pan and set over medium-high heat. When hot, put in the garlic. Stir and fry until the pieces turn a medium-brown colour. Put in the cauliflower. Stir and fry for about 2 minutes or until the cauliflower pieces pick up a few brown spots. Remove the cauliflower with a slotted spoon and put in a bowl. Put the onion-ginger mixture into the same pan. Stir and fry for a minute. Now put in the cumin, coriander and tomatoes. Stir and fry this mixture until it turns a medium-brown colour. If it starts to catch, turn the heat down slightly and sprinkle in a tbsp of water. Then keep frying until you have the right colour. Add the turmeric, cayenne, green chilli, lemon juice and salt. Give a few good stirs and turn heat to low. Now put in the cauliflower and any possible liquid in the cauliflower bowl. Stir gently to mix. Add 3tbsp of the water, stir again and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook on gentle heat, stirring now and then, for 5 to 10 minutes or until the cauliflower is just done. Remove lid and sprinkle garam masala over the top. Stir to mix.
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