Indian Spiced Cauliflower Recipe

Elevate your next meal with this vibrant Indian Spiced Cauliflower! Tender cauliflower florets are infused with aromatic spices like turmeric, garlic, and coriander, creating a deliciously fragrant and subtly spicy side dish that's perfect alongside tandoori chicken or your favorite Indian main course. Easy to make in under 20 minutes!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 13 mins
Calories 1067.3 kcal
Protein 142g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
Indian Spiced Cauliflower

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Indian Spiced Cauliflower

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How to Make Indian Spiced Cauliflower

  1. Finely chop 1 medium onion.
  2. Finely chop 2 shallots.
  3. Dice 2 celery stalks.
  4. Set aside the chopped onion, shallots, and celery.
  5. Crush 2 cloves garlic with a large flat knife to remove the skin.
  6. Finely dice the garlic.
  7. Using a vegetable peeler, peel 1-inch piece of fresh turmeric root. (Handle with care to avoid staining hands.)
  8. Finely dice the peeled turmeric.
  9. In a mortar and pestle, combine the diced turmeric, garlic, and 1 teaspoon coriander seeds. Pound until a smooth paste forms.
  10. Steam 1 medium head of cauliflower florets in a microwave-safe container for 3 minutes, or until tender.
  11. While the cauliflower steams, heat 2 tablespoons of ghee in a frying pan over medium heat.
  12. Add the turmeric-garlic-coriander paste to the melted ghee and sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly. This will release the fragrant aromas and mellow the flavors.
  13. Once the ghee is lightly yellow and the garlic is softened but not browned, add the chopped shallots, onion, and celery.
  14. Sauté gently for 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables are softened and slightly yellow.
  15. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper (to taste).
  16. Add the steamed cauliflower florets to the pan. Break the florets into smaller pieces if desired.
  17. Cook for another 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cauliflower is heated through and coated in the spiced ghee.
  18. Serve hot as a delightful side dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

46 g

Sugar

283g

Fat

35g

Carbs

66g

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