What do you do when you have a craving for fries, but you also have a head of cauliflower that is on it’s death bed? You figure it out and make Cauliflower Curry Fries — and I’m so happy I did.
This dish reminds me of Europe. In Sicily, we had fries with everything, it seemed like it was their national dish. There were fries on pizza. Seriously, fries everywhere. I did not complain.
In France and Belgium, fries are just part of the street food culture and that’s fine with me. It’s no wonder that my kids love fries…and I love them too. So, when I get a craving for them, it’s best to honor it and just have some fries.
A few steps exist to make Cauliflower Curry Fries, but it’s not hard. Here’s what you’re looking at for workload:
- Roast the cauliflower
- Bake the fries (at the same temp)
- Make the curry (while the fries are baking)
- Load the fries and enjoy
Cauliflower Curry Ideas
So, let’s say you don’t want fries, but the cauliflower curry sounds amazing — here are some ideas:
- Use rice instead of fries
- Use roasted potatoes instead of frozen fries
- Eat plain with a dollop of sour cream or plain yogurt
- Eat with naan bread as a main dish
Cauliflower Curry Fries
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Roasting the Cauliflower:
1 small head cauliflower, cut or separated into florets (about 6 cups fresh florets)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon table salt
For the Fries:
4 servings frozen fries (about 1/2 of a 32 ounce bag)
For the Curry:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 small sweet onion, diced (about 1/2 cup diced)
2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1, 14 ounce can crushed or pureed tomatoes
1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread cauliflower florets on the parchment paper, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and roast for 20-25 minutes or until cauliflower is soft but still a little firm (a fork can easily go into it, but not mushy) – the tips will start to turn brown.
Set the cauliflower aside and cook the fries according to package directions.
While the fries are baking, heat a medium skillet over medium heat and add butter, onions, and ginger. Saute until the onions are soft and add garlic – saute one minute more.
Add spices and mix with the onions. Add the tomatoes and cream and stir until combined. Add the cauliflower and coat with the sauce. Cover the sauce and keep warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes