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Tomato and cream Cauliflower Gratin

A spiced take on Cauliflower Gratin, built on tomato and cream and finished the way we like it. Ready in about 22 min and easily enough for 6 people.

5.0 from 1,162 cooks
Prep10 min
Cook12 min
Serves6
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Tomato and cream Cauliflower Gratin
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the tomato and cream 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 char until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the turmeric and the rest of the tomato and cream flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the carrots along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly 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 curry leaves and serve while hot.

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

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