Keralan Cauliflower and Coconut Milk Curry

Cauliflower has been a staple in Indian cuisine forever. Here in the West, it is enjoying a recent elevation to ‘superfood’ status. I always use the outer leaves too: just wash them thoroughly and then chop them finely. This recipe is from the South Indian state of Kerala and although it includes both dried chillies and chilli powder, it is cooled by the sweet notes of the coconut milk. I remember having very similar curries during my visit to the Keralan backwaters.