Did you know the humble Cauliflower is actually considered a "super-food"?? With high levels of natural antioxidants this magical vegetable is known to have great anti-inflammatory benefits - so all in all, it's not just fun to get creative with but also gets a big health tick!
After having a delicious cauliflower side dish at a local Mediterranean restaurant recently I was inspired to try something similar at home with a spicy twist (as most of us Indian folks do!!). So I went ahead and experimented with a few ingredients to come up with my own little Cauliflower treat :)
Here it is, ROAST CHILLI CAULIFLOWER:
Ingredients: Florets of half a cauliflower, handful of peanuts, pine nuts & flaked almonds (can be omitted if you prefer nut-free, but the nuts do add an amazing crunch element), 1 or 2 fresh red chillies, 1 spoon garlic paste, salt to taste.
Make: In a wide based pan, heat a bit of oil and saute chopped chillies, garlic paste and nuts. When the nuts are golden brown, add in all the cauliflower florets and salt. Gently toss together and let them roast on the pan with minimal mixing (to get the char-grilled taste). You will know it's well roasted by the beautiful aroma and crisp florets.
Serve hot with a wedge of fresh lemon - enjoy!
