Curried Cauliflower and Cashew Casserole

Name: Curried Cauliflower and Cashew Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 1 medium cauliflower; 0.5 cup water; 3 tbsp butter; 2 tbsp flour; 1 tbsp curry; 1.25 cup milk; salt and pepper; 0.75 cup cashews; 0.5 cup breadcrumbs

A South Asian casserole of cauliflower, curry and cashews, baked in the oven.

55 min · Serves 4 · Easy

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 45 min · 55 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
Preheat oven to 350* and grease a 1.5 qt casserole dish. Microwave cauliflower with water and nuke for 4 minutes. Drain. You could also steam the cauliflower if you choose.
4 min
2
In a small saucepan, melt 2 tbs of the butter. Stir in flour and curry and cook for about 2 minutes. It will make a thick paste. Whisk in milk and cook a few minutes, whisking periodically until the lumps disappear and the sauce starts to thicken. Season with salt and pepper.
2 min
3
Put cauliflower in casserole and toss with cashews. Stir in milk mixture to coat. Sprinkle top with breadcrumbs and dot with the remaining butter.
4
Bake uncovered for 45 minutes. Garnish with more cashews if desired.
45 min