PAN-ROASTED SPICED CAULIFLOWER WITH PEAS PUBLISHED: JUNE 20, 2011 NY TIMES

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PAN-ROASTED SPICED CAULIFLOWER WITH PEAS PUBLISHED: JUNE 20, 2011 NY TIMES image

Categories     Vegetable     Sauté

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons ghee, clarified butter or vegetable oil
1 small cauliflower (about 1 1/2 pounds), cored, in 1/2-inch slices
Salt and pepper
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
2 teaspoons grated fresh turmeric or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 to 3 kaffir lime leaves, optional
1 inchlong piece of ginger, peeled and slivered or finely grated
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 serrano chilies, finely chopped, or to taste
1 pound fresh English peas, shucked (about 1 cup) or frozen peas, or 1/2 pound snow peas or sugar snap peas, trimmed
2 to 3 scallions, slivered
Cilantro sprigs, for garnish
Lime wedges, for serving.

Steps:

  • 1. Heat a large sauté pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ghee or oil, and when it is hot, add the cauliflower. Stir until the cauliflower begins to color, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Continue stirring until the cauliflower is half-cooked, about 5 minutes, lowering the heat if necessary to keep it from browning too quickly. 2. Add the cumin, mustard seeds, turmeric and kaffir lime leaves, if using. When they begin to sizzle, add the ginger, garlic and chilies. Stir well and add the peas, along with a sprinkle of salt. Cover to let the peas steam until tender, 2 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle with the slivered scallions and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Louis Godinez
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy lunch. I often make it on the weekends and then have it for lunch during the week.


Michelle Jackson
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I love the combination of cauliflower and peas in this dish. The spices are also perfectly balanced.


Shakeel Saleem
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This is a great recipe for a healthy side dish. The roasted cauliflower and peas are full of nutrients and the spices add a lot of flavor.


Yogesh Magar
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook cauliflower and this recipe is a great one. The spices really make the cauliflower shine.


Grace Brocklehurst
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This is a great recipe for a vegetarian main course. The cauliflower and peas are packed with protein and the spices give it a lot of flavor.


John Rodgers
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. Everyone loves the roasted cauliflower and peas.


Neo Ndou
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the roasted cauliflower and peas.


froggo
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I love this recipe! It's so simple to make and always turns out delicious.


hujafa islam
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The cauliflower and peas cook quickly and the spices add a lot of flavor.


the crow
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I'm not usually a fan of cauliflower, but this dish changed my mind. The spices really brought out the flavor of the cauliflower and the peas were a great addition.


Waqar ali Behrani
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This dish was a hit with my family! The cauliflower was perfectly roasted and the peas added a nice pop of color and flavor. I will definitely be making this again.