Pickled Cauliflower

Don’t you love the firm, glossy skin, and vivid looks of the flowery cruciferous vegetable called Cauliflower? What’s more, they actually add a healthy color to our life. Among other nutrients, these beauties are packed with vitamin K, manganese and vitamin C, both powerful antioxidants and an excellent source to keep cancer risks at bay. Just like broccoli.

 

 Cauliflowers get tender quickly during cooking so I suggest sautéing this vegetable delicately to retain that flowery look. Now this is another simple recipe here. Toss quickly this mildly spiced fresh salad, packed with nutrients, to go with your meals. This recipe adds a delicious crunch and a brilliant splash of color to your eat well goals. This, along with the heat from the pickled spices, makes it a totally irresistible stir-fry.

Result ... Spiced, Colorful, Tangy And Crunchy stir-fry with mild Indian spices. Fell free to replace cauliflower with other vegetables you like. Use firm, fresh vegetables and spices. Make sure to rinse well after cutting the florets. For a better crunch, use white cauliflower and if you are looking for a powerhouse of nutrients, broccoli can also be used in the same way. Both are actually rich sources of fiber also.

 

INGREDIENTS:

1 medium Cauliflower

1 medium onion

2 tbsp Oil

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

1/2 tsp cumin seeds

1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds

1/2 tsp fennel seeds

1 tsp roasted & crushed cumin seeds

1/4 tsp onion seeds

1/4 tsp asafoetida
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste
2 green chillies
1 tsp each ginger + garlic paste
3/4 cup yogurt
1 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp coriander powder
Coriander leaves for garnishing

HOW TO MAKE:
 

1)   Heat oil, add in mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds, fennel seeds, crushed cumin seeds, onion seeds and asafetida.  and bring it back to flame. Sauté till the seeds splutter. 
 
2) Add onion and sauté till translucent. Add cauliflower florets, turmeric powder and salt.

3)  Chop green chilies and add. Sprinkle some water and toss to mix well.  Cover and cook on medium heat for a minute. 

4)  Add ginger paste, garlic paste and yogurt. Add red chili powder and coriander powder now. Mix well. Cover and cook till cauliflower is done. Cauliflower should be dry and covered well in the spices well.

5) Serve hot, garnished with coriander leaves which are finely chopped.