Spiced Cauliflower
Lucinda sautees cauliflower with aromatic herbs and spices like ginger, cilantro, and mustard seeds.
Cauliflower with Ginger and Cilantro
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Spiced Cauliflower
Lucinda sautees cauliflower with aromatic herbs and spices like ginger,...
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Mad Hungry, January 2011
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus 3 tablespoons for garnish
- 1 large head of cauliflower (about 1 3/4 to 2 pounds), cut into small florets
- 1/2 cup water
Directions
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In a large skillet heat the oil over moderate heat until it is hot but not smoking and in it cook the mustard and cumin seeds 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add the ginger, garlic, and shallots. Cook 2 minutes until soft.
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Add salt, coriander, turmeric, cayenne, and cilantro. Cook 1 minute more.
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Add the cauliflower, stirring to coat it with the oil. Add 1/2 cup water and steam the mixture, covered, for 6 to 10 minutes, or until the cauliflower is just tender.
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Season the cauliflower mixture with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with the 3 tablespoons of chopped cilantro.
I just made this recipe and I like it. I think I will really like it cold as well. One thing to warn about. The skillet was hot, not smoking when I put in the mustard seed and I had mustard seed popping everywhere. I reviewed the video (after) and your pan was not that hot. I won't do that again!!
Really enjoyed making (and eating!) this cauliflower. All the flavors really blended together well. Healthy, fast and easy to make!