Disco cauliflower and bhajis: Maray’s cauliflower recipes

Cauliflower is a flavour sponge, but miraculously stays satisfyingly al dente. Smother it in chermoula, tahini and harissa, or transform it into spicy bhajis served with a lively chutney

Disco cauliflower and bhajis: Maray’s cauliflower recipes

TL;DR

  • Disco cauliflower is prepared by blanching, then roasting with a turmeric and salt oil rub, and served with tahini sauce, green sauce, harissa dressing, yogurt, pomegranate seeds, almonds, and parsley.
  • Maray bhajis are made by grating cooked cauliflower, mixing it with sautéed onions, peas, coconut, seeds, spices, flours, lemon juice, and sparkling water, then frying until golden and crisp.
  • Kara chutney is a vibrant condiment made with shallots, cumin seeds, red lentils, garlic, ginger, coconut, sugar, vinegar, tomato puree, and plum tomatoes, finished with mustard seeds and curry leaves.