Cauliflower with Five Spices Recipe

Name: Cauliflower with Five Spices
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 -5 tablespoons oil (I use much less); ½ teaspoon cumin seed; ½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds; ½ teaspoon mustard seeds; ½ teaspoon anise seed; ½ teaspoon nigella seeds; 1 large cauliflower, washed and cut into florets; salt; red chili powder (I use 1 tsp of chilli but we like spicy food); ½ teaspoon turmeric; 5 -6 cloves garlic, pounded roughly; 1 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 teaspoon sliced ginger; 3 tablespoons yoghurt; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped

Servings: persons

4 -5 tablespoons oil (I use much less)
½ teaspoon cumin seed
½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds
½ teaspoon mustard seeds
½ teaspoon anise seed
½ teaspoon nigella seeds
1 large cauliflower, washed and cut into florets
salt
red chili powder (I use 1 tsp of chilli but we like spicy food)
½ teaspoon turmeric
5 -6 cloves garlic, pounded roughly
1 teaspoon ground ginger or 1 teaspoon sliced ginger
3 tablespoons yoghurt
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped

1
Heat the oil in a deep pan.
2
Drop in all seeds at once.
3
Cover till they stop spluttering Add the cauliflower Stir gently to coat with the tempered oil.
4
Cook 5 minutes Add the salt, chilli powder and turmeric.
5
Traditionally this dish uses a lot of turmeric I have toned it down to 1/2 tsp you can do so further.
6
Cover and cook till the vegetable is half done.
7
Add the garlic and cover and cook till 3/4ths done.
8
Add the ginger and stir.
9
Then add the curd and cook till fully tender.
10
(I like it a little crunchy but traditionally the vegetable is tenderised totally) Garnish with the cilantro before serving.

1084

kcal

Calories

100

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 -5 tablespoons oil (I use much less), ½ teaspoon cumin seed, ½ teaspoon fenugreek seeds, ½ teaspoon mustard seeds, and more.

Yes, Cauliflower with Five Spices falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cauliflower with Five Spices

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