In India, there is a constant reminder of how old, rich, and amazing the Indian culture really is. Just when you think you knew when something was created or invented, some stat is thrown at you about how the Indians invented it and you're totally baffled. So, when my friend told me Indians invented burritos, I just started chuckling and then he handed me a Kati roll. While it's not quite a burrito, it's just as delicious, which is fine by me. Here is this Indian Kati Rolls with Curried Cauliflower recipe, that you will love as much as you love burritos.
1headcauliflower (about 1 1/2 pounds)florets cut into bite-sized pieces
Kosher salt
1mediumyellow onionfinely chopped
4mediumgarlic clovesthinly sliced
1mediumserrano chilehalved and seeded
8ouncesred-skinned potatoescut into small dice
1cuplow-sodium vegetable broth, chicken broth, or water
1cupshelled fresh or frozen baby peas
1/2cuproughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves
For The Kati Rolls:
6soft whole-wheat flatbreadssuch as roti, naan, lavash, or tortillas, warmed
Plain whole milk yogurt for garnish
Chutneyfor garnish
Instructions
Make The Curried Cauliflower: Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. When the oil shimmers, add the ginger, half of the curry powder, and all of the cauliflower. Season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and the cauliflower is golden brown, about 5 to 8 minutes. Remove to a plate with a slotted spoon.
Wipe out the pan, return to the stove over medium heat, and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. When it shimmers, add the onion, garlic, and chile, season with salt, and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the remaining curry powder and cook until fragrant. Add the potatoes and broth and bring to a boil.
Decrease the heat to low, cover, and cook for 5 minutes. Remove the cover and stir through to coat all the cauliflower. Cover again and simmer until the potatoes are knife-tender, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove the cover, add the peas, and cook until they are bright green, about 3 minutes. Adjust the seasoning as desired, stir in the cilantro, and use to fill the burritos.
For The Kati Rolls: To assemble, place the curry in the middle of the flatbread. Top with yogurt and chutney and, as desired, fold in the sides, roll into a burrito shape, and serve.