- 3 pounds cauliflower (1 medium head) broken into small flowerettes
- 4 to 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon whole coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon nigella seeds
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 dried red pepper
- 1 medium onion diced
- 8 cloves of garlic diced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric (cucurcima)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup water
Heat a 12 inch skillet or saute pan over a medium high flame. When hot add enough oil to coat the bottom. Add the whole spices (cumin,coriander,nigela and mustard) when the mustard seeds begin to pop add the dried chili. It will brown immediately, turn over quickly so it browns on the other side.Lower the heat, add the onions and garlic. Stir and fry until the onions are brown but not burnt.
Add the cauliflower, ground coriander,ground cumin, turmeric,salt and the cayenne (if you are using it, I don't). Stir to mix. Add 1/4 cup water, it should start to simmer. Cover and lower the heat. Steam the cauliflower for 15 minutes on low heat, stirring every 5 minutes until all the water is evaporated.
