What is your favorite cauliflower recipe?

[Swede]

I'd like to try something different.

[Kali]

1. raw with ranch dip/dressing

but it's good in curry too

[Callalily]

2. Here you go!

From Madhur Jaffrey!

I just LOVE this recipe and make it often!


Everyday Cauliflower ('Roz ki Gobi')

NPR.org, November 22, 2006 · This is one of the ways our cauliflower was often cooked at home. I use a 2-pound head of cauliflower that yields about 7 cups of florets. When cutting the florets, make sure that each piece has a head about 1 1/2 inches wide, has a stem, and is about the same in length, or longer, as the width at the top.

6 tablespoons olive or peanut oil

7 cups delicate cauliflower florets

1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1/2 teaspoon ground amchoor (green mango powder) or 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Generous pinch of ground asafetida

1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds

One 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into very fine julienne strips (cut into very thin slices first, then stack the slices and cut into fine strips)

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh green chilies (optional)

Pour the oil into a large frying pan and set over medium heat. When it is hot, put in all the cauliflower florets. Stir and fry them until they turn reddish in spots. Remove them with a slotted spooon and spread them out on a platter lined with paper towels.

Turn off the heat under the frying pan and remove all but 1 tablespoon of the oil.

Put the drained florets in a bowl. Sprinkle the salt, turmeric, cayenne, coriander, and amchoor over the top. Toss gently to mix. Taste for balance of flavors, making adjustments if needed.

Set the frying pan with its 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. When it is hot, put in the asafetida, and a second later the cumin seeds. Let the seeds sizzle for 10 seconds. Now put in all the ginger shreds and stir for 30 seconds. Put in all the cauliflower and stir gently to mix. Add a generous sprinkling of water, cover, and turn the heat down very, very low. Cook for about 1-2 minutes, or until the cauliflower is just done and all the flavors have blended. Sprinkle the cilantro and green chilies, if desired, over the top. Toss and serve.

[IcyPeas]

3. Have you tried roasting it?

OH MY GAWD - it's delicious that way -- toss it with some olive oil, salt and pepper and roast it (I think on like 400 for about 20 minutes)just until it starts to brown. Brings out such a nice flavor. (I found this via a youtube video believe it or not with a chef demonstrating how to do it exactly (search for roasted cauliflower I'm sure it'll come up - it was a male chef) (sorry, can't link to youtube from here at work...)

You wont be sorry.

(you can toss a little curry powder in the mix too if you like that flavor)