Cauliflower may not be a great choice for a vegetable if you just boil it, sprinkle a little salt and eat it. On the other hand, if you cook it with some spices and other aromatic vegetables, it makes a wonderful dish. It cooks really fast too. This is really a delicious dish. You must try it.
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Cayenne Pepper, Coriander, Cumin Powder, Olive Oil, Turmeric
Cauliflower Chaat Masala
Print recipe| Serves | 4 |
| Prep time | 10 minutes |
| Cook time | 10 minutes |
| Total time | 20 minutes |
| Dietary | Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian |
| Meal type | Side Dish |
| Misc | Pre-preparable, Serve Hot |
| Region | Indian |
Ingredients
- 1 Cauliflower (broken into flowerlets (see picture))
- 2 Bell Pepper (chopped into 1/2 inch pieces)
- 1 - 2 Onion (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Chaat Masala Powder (see options)
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 4 tablespoons Olive Oil (you can use any cooking oil)
- 1/4 cup Coriander Leaves (finely chopped)
Optional
- 4 - 6 cloves Garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 1 - 2 teaspoon Lemon Juice
Note
Serving Suggestions:
1) Serve with Naan, Roti, Toasted Bread, Wheat or flour Tortillas or Basmati Rice.
2) Serve Raita as a side dish.
Options:
1) If you don't have Chaat Masala Powder, you can use Indian Curry Powder.
2) If you don't have Curry Powder, you can add 1 teaspoon each of coriander powder, cumin powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
Directions
| Step 1 | |
Add 2 tablespoons of oil to a frying pan on medium heat. Add half of the chopped bell pepper and stir fry with a flat spatula until bell pepper is cooked. Remove the mixture and place it in a small bowl. | |
| Step 2 | |
Add 2 tablespoons oil to the same frying pan. When oil is hot, add onions, half the chopped bell pepper, garlic and half a teaspoon salt. Stir fry for 5 minutes or until onion is cooked. | |
| Step 3 | |
Add cauliflower pieces, turmeric and half a teaspoon salt. Sprinkle a tablespoon of water, mix well and cook for 5 more minutes until cauliflower is cooked but firm. Do not overcook. Cauliflower cooks fast. | |
| Step 4 | |
Add chaat masala powder, coriander leaves and optional cayenne powder to the mix and stir fry for a couple of minutes. | |
| Step 5 | |
Add the fried bell pepper set aside earlier to the pan. Add lemon juice. Stir and mix well. | |
| Step 6 | |
| Serve hot. | |
