Recipe: Spicy Cauliflower with Braised Tomatoes (Indian)

SPICY CAULIFLOWER WITH BRAISED TOMATOES

4 tablespoons ghee
1 (1 inch) piece ginger root
2 green chiles, minced
1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 large cauliflower, cut into florets
1 tablespoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 tablespoon salt
3 tomatoes, diced
1 tablespoon garam masala
3 tablespoons minced fresh coriander (cilantro)

Heat ghee in a large casserole. When hot, toss in the ginger, chiles, mustard and cumin seeds. Fry until the mustard seeds start to pop.

Stir in the cauliflower, coriander, turmeric and salt. Stir fry for a couple of minutes, until the cauliflower starts to turn brown.

Add the tomatoes. Cover, reduce heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove the lid and stir fry for a few minutes until the liquid has evaporated.

Sprinkle with garam masala and coriander greens and serve.

Servings : 4
Adapted from source: The Art of Indian Vegetarian Cooking by Yamuna Devi