Potato, Cauliflower & Sweet Pepper Curry

South African winters have gotten colder than ever! Try this spicy curry to warm you up… comfort food done right!

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp oil of choice

• 3 whole green cardamom

• 1 cinnamon stick

• 3 whole black peppercorns

• 1 bay leaf

• 1 dry red chilli

• ½ tsp cumin seeds

• A handful of curry leaves

• 1 tsp fresh green chilli (minced)

• 1 tsp fresh garlic (minced)

• 1 tsp fresh ginger (minced)

• 2 cups cauliflower florets

• 3 medium-sized potatoes, peeled & cubed (boil and roast type)

• 1 cup mixed yellow and red peppers, chopped

• Fine Himalayan pink salt to taste

• ½ tsp turmeric powder

• ½ tsp cumin powder

• ½ tsp coriander powder

• ½ tsp red chilli powder

• ½ tsp garam masala

• ½ cup sliced rosa tomatoes

• ½ cup water

• ¾ cup coconut milk

• A handful of chopped fresh coriander leaves to garnish

Method

1. In a pot set on medium heat, add oil with whole cardamom, cinnamon, peppercorns, bay leaf, dry red chilli and cumin seeds.

2. Once the spices have infused into the oil, add curry leaves, green chilli, garlic and ginger.

3. Add cauliflower florets, potatoes and peppers.

4. Flavour with salt, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder and garam masala. Toss gently and put the lid on. Allow to steam through for 10 minutes.

5. Once the potatoes have softened, add rosa tomatoes, water and coconut milk. Simmer for another 5 minutes.

6. Add a handful of coriander leaves to garnish. Serve with sticky Bhimdi/Jasmine rice.