Spicy South Indian Cauliflower Recipes

INDIAN SPICE ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Serve hot and enjoy.

SPICY SOUTH INDIAN CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• 1. Place the cauliflower in a steaming basket above one inch of boiling water. Cover and steam for one minute. Lift the lid and allow steam to escape for 15 seconds, then cover again and steam for five 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. 2. 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 one minute. Add the cauliflower and stir-fry for two to three minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, ground coriander, cayenne, turmeric and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, for five 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 then serve, passing lime wedges for squeezing.

SPICY INDO-CHINESE CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Cut the cauliflower into small florets.
• Wash the cauliflower florets and drain the water.
• While they are still wet, add the chili powder, cornflour, white pepper powder, msg, and few drops of vinegar.
• Toss till the cauliflower is well coated.
• In 2 tbsp of oil, shallow fry the cauliflower florets till the turn lightly brown and crisp on the outside. Stir constantly, taking care that the cauliflower doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan.
• Strain and keep aside.
• In a separate pan, heat the remaining oil, fry the onions till translucent.
• Next add the bell peppers, spring onions, green chilies and ginger garlic paste. Stir constantly for 5minutes.
• Then add soy sauce, tomato ketchup, salt and the chili-garlic sauce. Immediately add the fried cauliflower florets.
• When the sauces coat the florets well and is almost dry, remove from heat and serve hot.

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.

INDIAN CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cut off most of the cauliflower's stem and place the whole head in a baking dish.
• Heat two tablespoons of oil and turmeric together in a small frying pan. Brush the cauliflower head with the oil and turmeric mixture.
• Bake the cauliflower for 30 minutes.
• While the cauliflower is cooking heat two tablespoons of oil in a frying pan, mix in the minced onions and saute until the are a medium brown color. Add the pureed tomatoes, garlic powder, garam masala and salt. Let this mixture simmer for 10 minutes.
• Arrange lettuce leaves on a serving plate. Place the cauliflower on top of the lettuce. Pour the tomato curry over the cauliflower. Serve hot.

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.

INDIAN SPICY-SOUR CHICKPEAS WITH CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Combine lemon juice and grated ginger in a small cup and set aside.
• Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat and add oil. Saute onion and cook until onion begins to brown (approx. 4 minutes). Add jalapeno and continue cooking until onion is brown all over (4-5 minutes). Add tomatoes, cumin, coriander, tumeric, cardamon, cloves and salt. Stir and cook one minute. Add drained chickpeas and 1/2 cup water. Cover and cook over medium heat for approximately 10 minutes, stirring occasionally and adding additional water if mixture becomes dry.
• In a separate pan, combine cauliflower and 1/4 cup water. Cover and cook over medium-high heat, stirring carefully every minute or so until cauliflower is tender (approx. 7 min.). Uncover cauliflower and boil off any excess liquid. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice mixture. Combine cauliflower with chickpea mixture and add in chopped cilantro.
• Serve with a green salad and naan bread or as a side dish.