Spicy Cauliflower Recipe

Name: Spicy Cauliflower
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil; 3/4 teaspoon whole cumin seeds; 1 1/2 teaspoons whole mustard seeds; 1 large onion, thinly sliced (about 3 cups); 1/4 cup finely shredded, peeled ginger; 5 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 medium head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cut into large florets; 3/4 cup water; 1 cup cooked chickpeas; 1-2 small red chiles, thinly sliced, seeds removed for less heat

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons grapeseed oil
3/4 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons whole mustard seeds
1 large onion, thinly sliced (about 3 cups)
1/4 cup finely shredded, peeled ginger
5 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 medium head cauliflower (about 2 pounds), cut into large florets
3/4 cup water
1 cup cooked chickpeas
1-2 small red chiles, thinly sliced, seeds removed for less heat

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1.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over high
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heat in a large skillet. Add spices and cook
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until fragrant and golden, 30 seconds to
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1 minute. Stir in the onion, 3 tablespoons
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ginger, 3 tablespoons garlic, and 3/4 teaspoon
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salt. Cook until onions are tender
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and golden at the edges, 4 to 6 minutes.
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Remove from pan and set aside.
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2.
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Wash and dry pan and return to medium-high
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heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil; heat until
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shimmering. Add half the cauliflower and
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brown on one side, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove
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from pan, and repeat with remaining oil,
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cauliflower, ginger, and garlic.
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3.
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Combine batches of cauliflower in pan.
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Add water and remaining salt. Bring to a
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simmer, cover, and cook until tender, 5 to 7
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minutes. Stir in chickpeas and chiles; cook
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uncovered until chickpeas are heated
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through and liquid is gone, about 3 minutes.
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4.
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Stir in onions and serve.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons grapeseed oil, 3/4 teaspoon whole cumin seeds, 1 1/2 teaspoons whole mustard seeds, 1 large onion, thinly sliced (about 3 cups), and more.

Yes, Spicy Cauliflower 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.

Spicy Cauliflower

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