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Goan Ambat Inspired Cauliflower and Cashew Curry
Goan Ambat Inspired Cauliflower and Cashew Curry

Goan Ambat Inspired Cauliflower and Cashew Curry

with Green Beans and Rice

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamPublished on July 15, 2025

Our take on a Goan ambat curry simmers chunky cauliflower florets in a rich sauce boosted with cashew nuts, coconut milk and butter and balanced with vibrant turmeric, lime and honey. Ambat means 'sour' in Konkani, the state language of Goa, so is often made with fish to balance the flavour.

Tags:
Veggie
New
Allergens:
Cashew nuts
Nuts

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the war in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.

Total40 minutes
Active 25 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

1 unit(s)

Cauliflower

150 grams

Basmati Rice

2 unit(s)

Onion

4 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

160 grams

Green Beans

1 unit(s)

Lime

1 sachet(s)

Curry Powder Mix

1 sachet(s)

Ground Turmeric

25 grams

Cashew Nuts

(Contains: Cashew nuts, Nuts May contain traces of: Brazil nuts, Hazelnuts, Pecan Nuts, Almonds, Nuts, Peanut, Pistachio nuts, Macadamia Nuts, Sesame)

180 milliliter(s)

Coconut Milk

10 grams

Vegetable Stock Paste

Not included in your delivery

300 milliliter(s)

Water for the Rice

40 grams

Butter

1 tbsp

Honey

100 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)3599 kJ
Energy (kcal)860 kcal
Fat42.4 g
of which saturates26.2 g
Carbohydrate100.7 g
of which sugars26 g
Dietary Fibre14.2 g
Protein19.9 g
Salt1.9 g
Potassium422 mg
Calcium83.6 mg
Iron1.2 mg
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Baking Tray
Medium Saucepan
Lid
Pan
Garlic Press

Cooking Instructions and Tips

Roast the Cauliflower
1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7. Cut the cauliflower into florets (like small trees), halving any large ones.

Pop the cauliflower onto a baking tray. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss to coat. Spread them out in a single layer.

When the oven is hot, roast on the top shelf until golden brown and tender, 15-20 mins. Turn halfway through.

Cook the Rice
2

Pour the water for the rice (see pantry for amount) into a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid.

Stir in the rice and ¼ tsp salt and bring to the boil. Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium and cover with the lid.

Leave to cook for 10 mins, then remove the pan from the heat (still covered) and leave to the side for another 10 mins or until ready to serve (the rice will continue to cook in its own steam).

Add the Flavour
3

Meanwhile, halve, peel and chop the onions into small pieces. 

Put a large frying pan on medium heat. Once hot, melt in the butter (see pantry for amount). Add the onions to the pan and stir-fry until softened, 8-10 mins.

Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). Trim the green beans, then cut into thirds. Cut the lime into wedges.

Once the onions have softened, stir in the garlic, curry powder and turmeric. Cook until fragrant, 1 min.

Simmer the Sauce
4

Once fragrant, add the cashews, coconut milk, vegetable stock paste, honey and water for the sauce (see pantry for both amounts) to the frying pan. 

Stir well to combine. Bring to the boil, then simmer gently until the sauce has thickened slightly, 3-4 mins.

Once thickened, add the beans and cook until just tender, 5-7 mins. 

Stir in the Cauliflower
5

Once the cauliflower has roasted, add it to the curry sauce. Add a generous squeeze of lime juice from a lime wedge and stir well to combine. 

Taste the curry and season with salt and pepper, extra honey and an extra squeeze of lime juice if needed. Add a splash of water if it's a little too thick.

Serve
6

Divide the rice between bowls and top with the cauliflower and green bean curry. 

Serve with any remaining lime wedges on the side. 

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