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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This rice dish is a great way to use fresh cauliflower.This is a spicy gourmet side dish,or vegetarian meal. Ingredients:
2 cups basmati rice |
3 1/4 cups water |
1 1/2 tsp. butter |
3/4 tsp. salt |
2 tsp. cumin |
2 tblsp.canola oil |
1 large onion,chopped |
10 whole cloves |
1 1/4 tsp. ground turmeric |
1 jalapeno pepper (chopped)optional |
1 1/2 tsp. salt |
1 cauliflower,cut into 1 inch florets,about 1 lb. |
1/2 cup chopped cilantro with stems. |
Directions:
1. TO PREPARE RICE:
2. Wash rice twice in cold water.
3. Soak rice in 3 cups of water for 15 to 20minutes.
4. Drain rice.
5. In a medium pot with a lid,combine rice,3 1/4 cups of water,butter,salt,on high heat.
6. As soon as the rice starts to boil vigorously,reduce the heat o low
7. Cover and simmer for 18-2 0 minutes.
8. Turn off the heat,but do not remove the lid.
9. Allow rice to sit for about 5 minutes.remove lid,set aside.
10. TO PREPARE CAULIFLOWER:
11. In a separate frying pan or a wok,heat cumin seeds in oil,on medium-high heat.
12. Once the seeds have sizzled about 30-45 seconds,reduce the heatand add onions and cloves.
13. saute the onion for 8-10 minutes till brown.
14. Add turmeric,jalapeno,and salt,saute another 2 minutes.
15. Add cauliflower,stir well,stir-fry for 5 minutes.
16. reduce the heatto medium-low,cover and cook for another 5=8 minutes,until cauliflower is cooked but still firm,not too soft.
17. Add the cauliflower to rice and combine well.
18. Add cilantro and stir with a large fork untill the rice is completely yellow from the turmeric.
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