Curried Cauliflower Mac and Cheese
By OcadoLife
Published on 05 January 2023
A comforting classic made all the cosier with the addition of toasty spices, this Curried Cauliflower Mac and Cheese recipe from chef Ravinder Bhogal is the ultimate vegan comfort food. The cauliflower and pasta are enveloped in a silky sauce and topped with breadcrumbs and flaked almonds for crunch. Steamed cabbage makes a fresh-tasting side to balance the richness. Time and servings
55 minsTotal time
6Servings
15 minsPrep time
40 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 1 small cauliflower, cut into florets
- 4 large garlic cloves, crushed or grated
- 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 green chilli, finely chopped
- 1 large pinch of of saffron
- 40 g of plain flour
- 800 ml of oat or almond milk, warmed in a pan with a clove-studded onion
- 200 g of dairy-free ‘cheddar’, grated
- 200 g of dairy-free ‘mozzarella’, grated
- 5 salad onions, sliced, including green parts
- 1 handful of of coriander, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp of nutritional yeast
- 100 g of panko breadcrumbs
- 1 handful of of flaked almonds
- 1 savoy cabbage, leaves picked and steamed, to serve (optional)
- 350 g of small macaroni, egg-free if required
- 50 g of rapeseed oil
- 2 heaped tbsp of madras curry powder
Method
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4. Cook the cauliflower in boiling salted water until just tender. Remove; set aside. Add the macaroni to the water; cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.Step 2
Heat the oil over a low heat. Fry the garlic, ginger and chilli, until caramelised. Add the curry powder and saffron; cook for 30 secs, then sprinkle in the flour and stir for 3-4 mins, until grainy.Step 3
Whisk in the warmed milk a little at a time; cook, stirring, for 5 mins, until thick. Stir in two-thirds of the cheeses, the salad onions, coriander and yeast; season.Step 4
Stir in the macaroni and cauliflower; tip into a 1.2L baking dish. Top with the breadcrumbs, almonds and remaining cheeses; bake for 25-30 mins. Serve with steamed cabbage, if liked.