Orecchiette With Indian-Spiced Cauliflower And Peas

Name: Orecchiette With Indian-Spiced Cauliflower And Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 1 onion, cut into thin slices; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1/4 teaspoons ground coriander; 1/2 head cauliflower, cut into small florets (about 4 cups); 1/2 cup water; 1 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes (one 16-ounce can); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup frozen petit peas; 1/3 cup chopped cilantro; 3/4 pound orecchiette

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 onion, cut into thin slices
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/4 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 head cauliflower, cut into small florets (about 4 cups)
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes (one 16-ounce can)
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup frozen petit peas
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
3/4 pound orecchiette

1
In a large frying pan, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the onion and cook until starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic, cumin, and coriander and cook until fragrant, 2 minutes longer.
2
Add the cauliflower to the onion mixture; stir to coat. Add the water, bring to a simmer, cover, and steam for 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes and salt. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Add the peas and cilantro and cook until the cauliflower is tender and the peas are hot, about 2 minutes longer.
3
In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the orecchiette until just done, about 15 minutes. Drain and toss with the sauce.
4
Wine Recommendation: Fragrant sauces work very nicely with fragrant wines such as gewurztraminers, which can come from either the Alsace region in France or from California. The Alsatian version often has more acidity.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons cooking oil, 1 onion, cut into thin slices, 2 cloves garlic, chopped, 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Orecchiette With Indian-Spiced Cauliflower And Peas 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!