Browned And Braised Cauliflower With Indian Spices

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 medium head cauliflower, decored, florets seperated and cut into pieces about an inch long
• 1/2 medium onion, sliced thin
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1/2 cup frozen green pea, thawed (optional)
• salt & fresh ground pepper

Recipe

• 1 heat large skillet over medium-high heat until pan is very hot, 3 to 4 minutes.
• 2 add canola oil, swirling pan to coat evenly.
• 3 add florets; saute, stirring occasionally, until they just begin to soften, 2 to 3 minutes.
• 4 add onions; continue sauteing until florets begin to brown and onions soften, about 4 minutes longer.
• 5 stir in cumin, coriander, turmeric, and pepper flakes; saute until spices begin to toast and are fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
• 6 reduce heat to low and add lime juice, yogurt, and 1/4 cup water.
• 7 cover and cook until flavors meld, about 4 minutes.
• 8 add cilantro and peas (if using), toss to distribute, cover and saute until florets are fully tender but still offer some resistance to the tooth when sampled, about 2 minutes more.
• 9 season to taste with salt and pepper and serve immediately.