Spicy Cauliflower With Ginger Cumin And Tomatoes Recipes

CAULIFLOWER WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Toss 7 cups small cauliflower florets and 3 chopped plum tomatoes with 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, a pinch of cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste on a baking sheet. Roast in a 450 degrees F oven, about 25 minutes. Sprinkle with lemon juice and chopped cilantro.
• Serves: 4 Calories: 179 Total Fat: 14 grams Saturated Fat: 2 grams Protein: 4 grams Total carbohydrates: 13 grams Sugar: 6 grams Fiber: 5 grams Cholesterol: 0 milligrams Sodium: 297 milligrams

SPICY CAULIFLOWER WITH GINGER, CUMIN AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• Place the cauliflower in a steaming basket above 1 inch boiling water. Cover and steam for 1 minute. Lift the lid and allow steam to escape for 15 seconds, then cover again and steam for 5 minutes, or until the cauliflower is just tender. Remove from the heat and refresh with cold water. Quarter the larger florets and set the cauliflower aside.
• Heat the oil in a large, heavy nonstick skillet or wok above medium heat. Add the ginger, cumin seeds and chiles and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the cauliflower and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, ground coriander, cayenne, turmeric, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, until the tomatoes have cooked down and the mixture is fragrant. Taste and adjust salt. Stir in the cilantro, stir for another 30 seconds, and serve, passing lime wedges for squeezing.

SPICY CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a big pan or wok with a lid, then add the ginger and spices. Swirl everything around for a few secs until the spices are aromatic. Reduce the heat, then stir in the cauliflower and some seasoning. Put the lid on and cook for 10 mins or until softened, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle over the coriander before serving.

SPICY CAULIFLOWER CURRY

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with about 1 inch of generously salted water. Place a steamer in the bottom and bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower florets; cover and steam until tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Remove from the heat, uncover, and allow to cool for 5 minutes. If cauliflower is not cooked to your preference, leave the cover on while it sits.
• Meanwhile, heat ghee in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in cumin, cayenne pepper, ginger, 1 teaspoon salt, cinnamon, and turmeric; saute for 2 minutes.
• Stir in tomato sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Mix in cream, paprika, and curry powder; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add mushrooms and return to a simmer. Cook, stirring often, until sauce has thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Add steamed cauliflower to the sauce. Mix lightly until completely coated. Taste and add sugar and up to 1/2 teaspoon salt, if needed.

STEAMED CAULIFLOWER IN SPICY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• place cut cauliflower in saucepan with water and 1/2 tsp salt. cover and simmer till cauliflower is crisp-tender, about 10 minute set aside and cover to keep warm.
• heat small skillet over low heat and roast cumin seeds until dark and fragrant. remove cumin from pan and set aside to cool. add coriander seeds to pan and slowly roast them till dark brown. do not burn spices. when coriander seeds have cooled, use clean coffee grinder to grind them with the cumin seeds and set aside.
• heat oil in large saucepan and add ginger, garlic, and turmeric. stir constantly over medium heat until mixture turns golden brown. this will happen quickly, so be careful not to burn it. crush tomatoes with hands and add them to pan along with juices. when tomatoes come to a boil, stir in chile, cayenne, cumin, coriander, and remaining 1/2 tsp salt. lower heat and simmer sauce about 8 minutes or till tomatoes are well cooked. the oil will start to separate from sauce. add cilantro and simmer 1-2 more minutes.
• place warm cauliflower on platter, pour sauce over it, and serve dish immediately.

SPICY CAULIFLOWER STEMS

Steps:

• 1. Prepare the 5-spice mixture. Then wash the cauliflower stems well. Cut each inch stem in half cross-wise and then into halves or quarters lengthwise, depending on their thickness.2. Heat the oil in a medium cast-iron or nonstick wok or skillet over medium-high heat and add the 5-spice mixture they should sizzle upon contact with the hot oil. Quickly add the cauliflower stems and cook, stirring, until golden, 4 to 5 minutes.3. Add the onion, ginger, and green chili peppers, and stir until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Mix in the coriander, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and salt, and stir about 1 minute. Add the tomato and cilantro and cook, stirring, until all the juices dry up and the spices cling to the pieces, 3 to 5 minutes. Mix in the mango powder. Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle the garam masala on top, and serve.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.