May 30, 2020

Malai Gobi (Creamy Cauliflower)

Malai translates to cream and this is one of the creamiest curries I’ve ever made without actually using any cream or coconut milk (the usual vegan suspect).

Traditionally this dish is made from cream and cashews to give it the glorious richness. Those are however two ingredients I’m staying away from, the first to be vegan and the latter as my daughter is allergic. So if you are in a similar situation this will be the perfect fix.

You can sub in any veg or tofu or kofta into this dish, it’s the sauce that gives you all the feels. This recipe really is vegan malai goals!

Serve up with a beautiful soft naan.

 

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

20 mins

Serves

4

Ingredients

1 Cauliflower
2 Sticks Celery
350g Silken Tofu
¼ Tsp Asafoetida Powder
1 ½ Tsp Coconut Oil
4 Medium Tomatoes
1 Inch Ginger (Diced)
1 Green Chilli
2 Tbsp Butter
½ Tsp Cardamom Powder
1 Tsp Cumin/Coriander Powder
½ Cup Water
2 Bay Leaves
1 Inch Cinnamon Stick
1 Star Anise
½ Tsp Turmeric Powder
1 ½ Tsp Garam Masala
½ Tsp Red Chilli Powder
½ Tsp Paprika Powder
½ Tsp Agave Syrup
1 Tsp Himalayan Salt
1 Tsp Shelled Hempseeds

Method

Malai Gobi, vegan malai kofta

  1. Heat coconut oil in a pan over a medium flame.
  2. Sauté asafoetida, diced ginger, finely chopped chilli, loosely chopped celery and shelled hempseeds.
  3. After 2 mins add in silken tofu and tomatoes and cook for 5 mins.
  4. Cool completely and blend to form a smooth sauce.
  5. In a pan heat the vegan butter, and sauté the cardamom, cinnamon, star anise, bay leaves. (Medium flame).
  6. After a few minutes add in turmeric, cumin/coriander, red chilli powder, paprika, garam masala.
  7. After a few minutes add in the sauce, and remaining ingredients (except the cauliflower) and simmer for 5 minutes.
  8. Prep the cauliflower, wash and cut into medium sized florets.
  9. Pop these into the sauce, cover and cook for 10 mins or until the cauliflower is cooked. Set aside for 20 mins to let the flavours set in.

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