Sanjivani Masala Cauliflower

Health Benefits:

Sanjivani Masala Cauliflower is a spiced vegetable to have with Roti or Paratha. Cauliflower is rich in carotenoids and glucosinolates which have anti-cancer properties and protects against liver injuries. In this recipe, cauliflower is cooked with Indian spices and some other vegetables to enhance the taste and antioxidant values.

Ingredients:

• Cauliflowerflorets-2 cups
• Green peas-½ cup
• Onion, sliced-1 cup
• Tomatoes, diced-½ cup
• Garlic, ground-1 to 3 cloves
• Ginger, ground-½ teaspoon
• Cilantro, finely chopped-1 tablespoon

Spices:

• Garam masala-½ teaspoon
• Turmericpowder-1 teaspoon
• Cumin seeds-1 teaspoon
• Asafetida-¼ teaspoon
• Coriander powder-1 teaspoon
• Red chili powder-1/2 teaspoon for mild and 1 teaspoon for hot taste
• Salt to taste

Liquids:

• Water-¼ cup
• Canola oil/Cooking oil-2 tablespoons

Cooking Instructions:

• Heat the oil in a pan. Add asafetida and cumin seeds. Let them crackle.
• Add onion and sauté them for 2-3 minutes. Add green peas and cauliflower florets. Mix well.
• Now add coriander powder, turmeric powder, ginger, red chili powder, garam masala, salt, and water. Stir to ensure the spices are well-mixed with the vegetables.
• Cover the pan with the lid and let the mixture cook for 5-6 minutes on medium flame while mixing the vegetables intermittently.
• Add tomatoes and garlic when Cauliflower is tender (do not overcook), mix well and allow them to cook for another 3 minutes.

Garnish with the cilantro and serve hot with tortilla or paratha or roti. It is perfectly okay to eat it by itself if you are a veggie-lover.