Creamy Coconut Cauliflower and Potatoes

Use the same method to make coconut mushrooms, mixed vegetables, potato and pea, mixed beans or aubergines - but fry, bake or grill aubergines first to get the best flavour.

Preparation time: 15 minutes   Quantity: Serves 4   Cooking time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

300g /10 oz new potatoes
1/2 cauliflower - florets
1 onion
2 cloves garlic - sliced
1 tablespoon ground almonds
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
50g block coconut - grated
100 ml water
2 kaffir lime leaves
seasoning

Method

  • Cook the potatoes, until just cooked and refresh
  • Cook the cauliflower, until just cooked and refresh
  • Blend the onion, garlic, almonds and spices together with enough water to make a paste
  • Heat the oil in a pan
  • Fry of the paste on a gentle heat with out burning
  • Add the coconut, water and lime leaves
  • Simmer for a minute
  • Taste and season
  • Stir in the cauliflower and potatoes
  • Add more water if you want it more saucier!
  • Warm through and serve