Aloo Gobi

3 Tbsp oil such as grapeseed or ghee

1 tsp cumin seeds

½ tsp ground turmeric

1 large white or yellow onion, diced

1 green chilli such as jalapeno, serrano, or bird’s eye, thinly sliced

2 Tbsp garlic, grated

2 Tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and grated

2 small tomatoes, diced

2 large potatoes peeled and diced, 1 in/2.5 cm cubes

10 oz cauliflower florets, broken into bite-sized pieces (I subbed in kohlrabi)

Fine sea salt

1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice or 2 tsp amchur (unripe dry mango powder)

½ tsp garam masala

2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, tender stems and leaves

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a medium saucepan or Dutch oven. Add the cumin and turmeric, and sauté until fragrant and sizzling for 30 to 45 seconds. Add the onion and sauté until translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the green chilli, and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the garlic and ginger and sauté, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

2. Fold in the tomatoes, potatoes, and cauliflower, season with salt, cover with a lid, and cook until the potatoes and cauliflower are tender enough to be easily pierced by a fork or knife, occasionally stir to prevent burning, 30 to 45 minutes. If the vegetables start to burn, add 1 to 2 Tbsp of water as needed. Drizzle the lemon juice and garam masala over the vegetables, remove from the heat and taste, and season with salt if needed. Serve hot or warm, garnished with cilantro. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container.

Cauliflower Soup with Blue Cheese

1 medium cauliflower
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 smallish yellow onions, peeled and finely sliced
4 thyme sprigs
2 bay leaves
sea salt and freshly ground pepper
4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1/2 cup Blue Cheese cheese (try Great Hill Blue from the Farm Shop)
1/3 cup creme fraiche
parsley for garnish

 Remove the outer leaves from the cauliflower and break it into small florets (don't bother to remove the stalk - it only adds to the flavor). Set aside. Melt the butter gently in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and sweat gently until translucent. Add cauliflower, thyme and bay leaves. Season with a little salt and pepper. Pour in the stock, stir and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or so, until the cauliflower is very soft. Crumble in the Gorgonzola and stir over a low heat until it has melted into the soup. Add the creme fraiche and stir to combine. Pick out the bay leaves and thyme stalks, then blend the soup until really smooth. Return the soup to the pan and reheat gently. Taste and add a little more salt and pepper if you think it needs it. Serve topped with chopped parsley. Serves four.

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Broccoli/Cauliflower Fritters

3 cups chopped broccoli/cauliflower
1 large egg
1/2 cup flour
1/3 cup grated parmesan
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
pinch red pepper flakes
oil for frying

Steam broccoli/cauliflower til tender but not mushy. In bottom of large bowl, beat egg. Add flour, cheese, garlic, salt, pepper. Add (somewhat cooled) broc/cauli, and mash til somewhat combined. Heat heavy skillet over moderate heat. Add a good slick of oil - 2 to 3 Tbsp. Once the oil is hot, scoop 2 Tbsp batter into pan, flatten slightly with spatula. Repeat, leaving an inch between each. Once brown underneath, about 2 to 3 minutes, flip each fritter and cook on the other side 1 - 2 min. Transfer to paper towels to drain, then to serving plate if you’ll be eating them shortly or baking sheet in 200 degree oven if you’d like to keep them warm for a while until needed.

This recipe is from www.smittenkitchen.com

Mediterranean Roasted Broccoli (or Cauliflower) and Tomatoes

1. PREHEAT oven to 450F

2. TOSS ITHE FOLLOWING N A BOWL, SPREAD ON BAKING SHEET AND BAKE 10 - 13 MINUTES OR UNTIL STARTING TO BROWN:

   4 cups broccoli and/or cauliflower

   1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes

   1 Tablespoon olive oil

   2 cloves garlic, minced

   1/4 teaspoon salt

3. PLACE THE FOLLOWING IN BOWL:

   1 Tablespoon lemon juice

   1 Tablespoon fresh, chopped lemon balm leaves or 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

   10 sliced pitted black olives

   2 teaspoon fresh, chopped oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano

   2 teaspoons capers, rinsed (optional)

MIX ALL together. Serve warm or cold

Cauliflower Soup with Blue Cheese

1 medium cauliflower
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 leeks, peeled and sliced
4 thyme sprigs
2 bay leaves
sea salt
freshly ground pepper
4 c chicken or veg stock
1/2 c Blue Cheese cheese
1/3 c creme fraiche
parsley for garnish

Break cauliflower into small florets and set aside. Melt the butter in a large pot over med heat. Add leeks and sautee until translucent. Add cauliflower, thyme and bay. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in the stock, stir and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 20 min, until cauli is very soft. Crumble in the Blue Cheese and stir over a low heat until it has melted. Add the creme fraiche and stir to combine. Pick out the bay and thyme stalks, then blend until really smooth. Return to the pot and reheat gently. Add more salt and pepper as necessary. Serve topped with chopped parsley. Serves four.

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