Curried Cauliflower Gratin

Name: Curried Cauliflower Gratin
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower about 1 1/2 pounds, trimmed of leaves and stem; 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced; 5 tablespoons shallot minced, 1 large; 2 teaspoons curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 2 pinches ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 tablespoons all purpose flour; 14 1/2 ounces coconut milk; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/4 cup panko or breadcrumbs; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro minced

17 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 head cauliflower about 1 1/2 pounds, trimmed of leaves and stem
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
5 tablespoons shallot minced, 1 large
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
2 pinches ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
14 1/2 ounces coconut milk
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/4 cup panko or breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
1/2 cup fresh cilantro minced

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 400° F. Butter an 8x8-inch baking dish and set aside.
2

Steam the whole cauliflower until tender but not soggy (about 15 minutes). Cool and slice the cauliflower horizontally.
3

Heat the peanut oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the ginger, shallot, and garlic; saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the dry spices and saute until aromatic, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle in the flour and stir to cook, about 2 minutes. Whisk in the coconut milk and salt and cook at a simmer, stirring, about 3 to 5 minutes (until thickened).
4

Layer the cauliflower slices and curry cream in the prepared baking dish.
5

Sprinkle the cumin seeds and breadcrumbs over the cauliflower and curry cream. Drizzle the breadcrumbs with the melted butter. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown and bubbling.
6

Sprinkle the finished dish with the minced cilantro and serve.