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Indian Spiced Cauliflower

August 10, 2016 by Peter Block 17 Comments

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I have so come to love cauliflower.  I just love its texture and how flexible it is.  I have made a number of dishes with cauliflower as its base and that continues to grow.  Some recent dishes I created have included Riced Cauliflower, Buffalo Cauliflower and a Mushroom Leek Pasta in a Cauliflower Sauce.  Look at that flexibility – you have a side dish, an appetizer and a main course.  So the recipe I created today is an Indian Spiced Cauliflower known in India as Aloo Gobi.  

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The one variation I made to the traditional recipe is that I added lentils.  The addition of the lentils made this a recipe super hearty.  It was the main course.  It was a vegetarian and vegan dish.  One could certainly serve this as a side dish as well but the combination of the lentils and the cauliflower made this dish very satisfying.

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Indian Spiced Cauliflower

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One of the coolest things I have learned about cooking comes from these Indian and Thai recipes.  These recipes often start with a purée mixture.  I first experienced this when I made Masala Lentils.  I fell in love with the flavors that could be imparted and the texture created in the dish.  I have used this concept to make Mexican dishes and plenty of sauces.  Store this idea and play with your ingredients.  I have only started to explore ideas with this concept.  As I write this, I realize that this concept can be used to make a great Italian marinara sauce too.  I need to go now and get in my kitchen and start experimenting.

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Indian Spiced Cauliflower from Feed Your Soul Too

 

The purée cast of characters and added to the food processor.

Vegetable Ingredients

Vegetable Ingredients

Vegetable Ingredients in Blender

Vegetable Ingredients in Blender

Peppers Added

Peppers Added

The oil and spices in the skillet; the purée added, and then, mixed fully.

Oil & Spices

Oil & Spices

Puree Mixed

Puree Mixed

Vegetable Puree Added

Vegetable Puree Added

The cauliflower added and mixed into the purée, and finally, the lentils added. 

Cauliflower Added

Cauliflower Added

Cauliflower & Puree Mixed

Cauliflower & Puree Mixed

Lentils Added

Lentils Added

The Indian Spiced Cauliflower in baking dish, and then, plated.

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Indian Spiced Cauliflower Plated

Indian Spiced Cauliflower
2016-08-09 01:53:00
A hearty, vegan and vegetarian Indian Spiced Cauliflower dish known as Aloo Gobi with lentils added.
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Ingredients
  1. 1 Head Cauliflower
  2. 1 cup of cubed onions
  3. 1 inch ginger piece
  4. 2 to 3 garlic cloves
  5. 1 jalapeno
  6. ¾ cup tomato chopped and deseeded
  7. 2 tablespoon avocado oil
  8. 1 small piece of bay leaf
  9. 1 small cinnamon stick
  10. 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  11. 2 teaspoons ground cloves
  12. ½ to ¾ teaspoon red chili powder
  13. ¼ to ½ teaspoon garam masala.
  14. 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  15. salt as needed
  16. 1 cup lentils
Instructions
  1. Cook lentils according to bag instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Separate cauliflower into florets.
  3. Puree in a food processor the onions, tomatoes, ginger and garlic to a smooth mixture. Keep this aside.
  4. Heat a pan with oil, fry bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom.
  5. Add the onion tomato puree mixture and saute until the raw smell is cooked off.
  6. Add chili powder, salt, garam masala and coriander powder. Saute until it begins to smell good.
  7. Add cauliflower and saute for 2 to 3 mins.
  8. Add ¾ cup water and mix. Cover and cook on a medium heat.
  9. Add the lentils and mix mixture and cook for 1 minute.
  10. Serve the Indian Spiced Cauliflower with plain rice.
  11. Enjoy!
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  1. Florian @ContentednessCooking

    August 11, 2016 at 5:11 pm

    Yes I know I would love this! I’m all about flavors and this sounds and looks so good!

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      August 12, 2016 at 7:07 pm

      This has your name on it Florian.

      Reply
  2. Suzy | The Mediterranean Dish

    August 11, 2016 at 3:59 pm

    The flavor combination here!!! I love it!

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      August 12, 2016 at 7:07 pm

      Thx so much Suzy.

      Reply
  3. Del's cooking twist

    August 11, 2016 at 12:02 pm

    Oh I really love all the flavors in your dish, and there is some cardamom as well, which is very interesting (I’m in love with cardamom). I will try to make it soon, now that I just moved in into my new place… in Chicago!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      August 12, 2016 at 7:09 pm

      Please do and welcome to Chicago.

      Reply
  4. Amanda

    August 10, 2016 at 10:34 am

    I love finding new recipes for cauliflower. Haven’t cooked too much with Indian spices, but this sounds delicious.

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      August 11, 2016 at 8:33 am

      Cauliflower is a great base for so many different recipes.

      Reply
  5. Suchi @elegantmeraki

    August 10, 2016 at 10:21 am

    I make cauliflower subji with potatoes all the time but this version looks scrumptious!!

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      August 11, 2016 at 8:34 am

      I went away from the traditional Indian recipe. Sometimes you just have to go with what you like.

      Reply
  6. Tina Dawson | Love is in my Tummy

    August 10, 2016 at 10:20 am

    This is exactly how I make my cauliflower, except for the avocado oil and lentils… never thought to add lentils to cauliflower.

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      August 11, 2016 at 8:35 am

      The lentils made is more of an entree. I have a bunch of different oils but really like to use avocado oil in my vegan recipes.

      Reply
  7. sue | theviewfromgreatisland

    August 10, 2016 at 10:12 am

    We’re huge Indian food fans, but the flavors don’t come naturally to me, I really need to follow a recipe to get it right, and I’m always happy to discover a great new one. Cauliflower is such an under-appreciated veg, this is fabulous Peter!

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      August 11, 2016 at 8:36 am

      I am with you on the need to follow a recipe. I then adapt it a little. I still need a fair bit more practice on Indian food to get the flavors just right.

      Reply
  8. Sarah

    August 10, 2016 at 9:41 am

    I am also a HUGE fan of cauliflower! Especially cauliflower soup 🙂

    This dish looks delicious and I’m starting to wish I had some cauliflower in the fridge…

    Reply
    • Peter Block

      August 11, 2016 at 8:37 am

      I can’t believe how many people are saying how much they like cauliflower. I guess we don’t need a cauliflower support group!

      Reply

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