Braised Cauliflower And Tomatoes

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 1 inch piece fresh ginger
• 1 -2 chili pepper, seeded (see note)
• 1/2 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed (not ground)
• 2 1/2-3 lbs cauliflower (about 1 large)
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 lb tomato (about 3 medium)
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro or 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

Recipe

• 1 note: i use one 2 inch long medium hot jalapeno, but i am not very daring when it comes to chilis.
• 2 wash and cut cauliflower into small flowerets, about 1x2 inches. peel ginger, cut into thin matchsticks. cut jalapenos into thin strips. wash and cut tomatoes into eight wedges each.
• 3 heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium to medium high heat.
• 4 when hot add ginger, jalapenos, cumin and mustard, cook until mustard pops and cumin has darkened a few shades, about 1-2 minutes.
• 5 add coriander, salt and turmeric, stir once, add cauliflower and stir-fry until cauliflower is slightly browned, about 5 minutes.
• 6 reduce heat to low, add tomatoes and water, stir once and cover. cook covered for 15-20 minutes until cauliflower is just tender. shake pan occasionally to avoid sticking, don't stir.
• 7 when done, uncover and evaporate excess liquid on high heat, stirring carefully.
• 8 serve sprinkled with herbs and garam masala.