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Spicy Cauliflower with Sesame Seeds

Spicy cauliflower with sesame seeds isn't just a side dish; it's a star in its own right. Robust nutrition and delightful fusion of flavors!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword cauliflower, sesame seed, spicy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 132kcal
Cost $5

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tablespoon cooking fat
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 2 finely sliced onions
  • A pinch of turmeric
  • 1 medium cauliflower thinly sliced
  • 4 dried red chilies stemmed and halved
  • 2 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • 1 grated garlic clove
  • 1 Jalapeno chili seeded and finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoon fresh cilantro or basil chopped
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1- inch piece of fresh ginger minced

Instructions

  • Heat the cooking fat in a skillet over a medium heat and add the cumin seeds until they crackle and you can smell the aroma, just about 30 seconds.
    1 ½ tablespoon cooking fat, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • Add the onion slices, the turmeric and sea salt to taste and cook until soft and golden, about 8 minutes.
    2 finely sliced onions, A pinch of turmeric
  • Add the garlic, half the ginger, the red chilies and the sesame seeds and cook for another minute.
    4 dried red chilies, 1 grated garlic clove, 1- inch piece of fresh ginger, 2 teaspoon sesame seeds
  • At this point, add the cauliflower, stir to combine, cover and cook on a medium-low heat for about 4 minutes, until tender.
    1 medium cauliflower
  • Uncover, set the heat back to medium or medium-high and add the Jalapeno and remaining ginger. Season again to taste.
    1 Jalapeno chili, 1- inch piece of fresh ginger, Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Serve garnished with fresh cilantro or basil and some extra sesame seeds.
    3 tablespoon fresh cilantro or basil

Nutrition

Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 689mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 494IU | Vitamin C: 143mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 2mg