Sri Lankan Pumpkin and Cauliflower curry
Serves 6
V, GFO
Ingredients:
800g pumpkin- chopped into 2cm cubes
500g cauliflower, broken into small florets
1 x tsp cumin seeds
2 x tbsp vegetable oil
1 x green chilli chopped finely
1 x red onion chopped finely
4 x garlic cloves chopped finely
1 x tsp tumeric
1 x tsp ground cumin
1 x tsp ground coriander
1 x tsp salt
1 x 400ml can coconut milk
For the tempering:
1 x tbsp coconut oil
1/2 tsp black mustard seeds
8 fresh curry leaves
1 x tsp cumin seeds
1/2 red onion finely chopped
Roast pumpkin and cauliflower on 200 degrees C with 1 x tbsp oil and tsp cumin seeds for about 30 minutes till browned slighlty but not soft.
Heat 1 tbsp oil in large deep frying pan and cook onion gently till soft. Add garlic, chilli and spices and cook for further 5 minutes.
Add coconut milk to pan and add pumpkin and cauliflower. Simmer for about 15minutes, adding water if it becomes too thick. It should be fairly thick - but not dry or runny.
Temper the spices by heating the coconut oil over a low heat till melted. Add mustard seeds till they pop, then add cumin, curry leaves and onion till brown.
Pour tempered mixture over curry and serve with rice.