Cauliflower, Onion and Cumin Curry

This is a simple vegetable side dish which has a mild flavor and delicious taste. Not many recipes include Cauliflower. The spices and herbs used not only add flavor and color to an otherwise bland vegetable, they also create a healthy dish that satisfies the soul. It is easy to make.

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Cilantro, Cumin Seeds, Serrano Pepper, Turmeric

Cauliflower, Onion and Cumin Curry

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Serves	2 - 4
Prep time	5 minutes
Cook time	10 minutes
Total time	15 minutes
Dietary	Diabetic, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Meal type	Side Dish
Misc	Pre-preparable, Serve Hot
Region	Indian

Ingredients

1 head Cauliflower (Broken into small flowerlets and stem pieces)
1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
1 Small Green Chili (Serrano Pepper) (Cut into 1 inch pieces)
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Turmeric
4 tablespoons Cooking Oil
1/4 cup Water
1/8 cup Cilantro (finely chopped)

Directions

Step 1
In a medium frying pan add oil. Place it on medium heat.
Step 2
When oil is hot, add the cumin seeds. Cumin seed will burn easily. Fry for a few seconds until they look slightly fried. Add the onion and green chili pieces. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix well. Stir fry for 5 minutes or until onion looks glazed.
Step 3
Add the cauliflower pieces to the frying pan. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Step 4
Sprinkle two tablespoons of water. Mix well. Cook for 3 minutes.
Step 5
Add turmeric and mix the contents thoroughly.
Step 6
Cover the frying pan and cook for 2 more minutes or until cauliflower is cooked but still firm.
Step 7
Uncover the frying pan making sure that the water condensed in the lid does not fall back into the frying pan. This make make the curry mushy. Add cilantro. Mix well.
Step 8
Serve hot as a side dish with any main dish. Or have it by itself with some cottage cheese or yoghurt for a light lunch.