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Braised Cauliflower Scramble

A home-style take on Cauliflower Scramble, built on garam masala and finished the way we like it. Ready in about 1 hr 5 min and easily enough for 6 people.

4.5 from 3,141 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook50 min
Serves6
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Braised Cauliflower Scramble
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the garam masala elements, and pat the cauliflower dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the cauliflower and braise until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and the rest of the garam masala flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the leek along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the chopped mint and serve while hot.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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