It was almost a week ago that I made this Cauliflower Sabzi and it is long gone, but looking at these pictures as I got ready to post them now got my mouth watering!
The amazing thing about this sabzi is, it is really simple to make-- in fact, I made it with a bag of frozen cauliflower florets and a few old spices. It took a minimum of effort, delivered a power-packed flavor punch and tons of nutrition because -- like its cruiciferous siblings broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, collards and kale-- cauliflower is a super-veggie that can help you ward off cancer. Now those are my kind of eats.
More vegan recipes to try:
- Aloo Gobi
- Cucumber Mint Sabzi
- Cauliflower Makhani Dosa Crepes
- Cauliflower Rice Biryani
- Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpeas with Indian Spices
- Creamy Cauliflower Curry (Malai Gobi)
- Sauteed Okra | Bhindi ki Sabzi
Cauliflower Sabzi
A spicy, tasty and simply spiced Indian vegetable side made with cauliflower and tomatoes.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 102kcal
Ingredients
- 16 oz cauliflower florets (thawed)
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 2 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 onion (diced)
- 6 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon cayenne (use more or less if you want to change the amount of heat)
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 2 teaspoon vegetable oil
- ½ cup scallions (chopped, or 2 tablespoon cilantro, also chopped)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a skillet
- Add the cumin seeds and when they sputter, add the onions and saute until they just begin to brown.
- Add the ginger and garlic and saute for a few seconds until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add the turmeric, chilli, coriander and cumin powders and stir into the oil.
- Add the tomato puree and saute until the tomato turns a few shades darker and begins to express the oil.
- Add the cauliflower, stir well to coat the cauliflower with the tomato puree, add salt to taste. When the mixture comes to a simmer, turn down the heat, cover the skillet, and cook about 15 minutes or until the cauliflower is quite tender but not mushy.
- Add more salt if needed. Turn off the heat. Garnish with some chopped spring onions or coriander leaves.
- Enjoy with some rotis or parathas or some rice and dal.
Nutrition
Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Potassium: 768mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 680IU | Vitamin C: 68mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 3mg
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Maud
Delicious made it last week and again tonight
Emily
The ingredients list reads "tomato puree" but you mention "tomato paste" in the comment section. Please let me know which 1 you prefer! Thanks so much!!!
Vaishali Honawar
Hi Emily, I'll correct, but please use tomato paste. Thanks!
CricketStitches
This looks great! Can't wait to make it!
Emily
Is it just me or does the recipe not tell you when to add the cumin seeds? Trying to make this as it looks delicious! I assume they are added early on in the process?
Ratna
Two things made me try this recipe - "spicy" cauliflower subzi and the color. And, wow! is what I can tell. I usually do not use tomato puree and was wondering whether i should really use a cup of tomato puree..but it came up soooooooo well that I am absolutely thrilled. Also, I am going to try out more from your list of recipes and will let ya know..
Madhura Manoj
Hmmm...yum...picture is so inviting.........
Vaishali
Anuu, glad you liked it. About the color, the tomato paste and chilli powder should give a nice red color. You do need to let the tomatoes cook thoroughly so the color darkens.
Anonymous
I tried this curry for lunch today...It was very tasty but it lacked the nice red color of ur dish...
Anuu
Malar Gandhi
Spicy food - count me in,...looks amazing...like the presentation:)
simply.food
Cauliflower sabji looks delicious.Beautifully clicked too.My 1st time here .You have some nice recipes.
Gulmohar
Lovely vibrant color makes it so tempting 🙂
Zengirl @ Happy Heart and Mind
Vaishali,
This recipe looks ready to be eaten, I am going to have to get some cauliflower today! I like garlicy and spicy.
Usha
Looks vibrant and delicious !
The Voracious Vegan
WOW! This will be getting made in my kitchen VERY soon! I adore cauliflower but I've never prepared it like this. Thanks for the recipe!
Nostalgia
Looks great!
Laavanya
That looks just awesome and I love that this is made with frozen cauliflower. Has retained its shape very well.
Mihl
Saved. I'll be making this soon, it sounds incredibly delicious!
Gita
Nice colorful dish Vaishali...I am not so good with cauliflower, I can only do deep frying dishes like gobi manchurian and prepare bajjis with cauliflower 🙁 thanks for sharing ur version, I will try it next time when I cook with this veggie 🙂
Stephanie
Looks very delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe. Peace, Stephanie
Latha
Cauliflower looks yummy and spicy. Me too posted a cauliflower dish.
Rachana Kothari
Thats a very hot n spicy subzi... looks delicious:)
Chitra
wow,wat a color !! Looks spicy & mouthwatering !!
Priya
Slurppp!!pictures itself makes me hungry..
Ms.Chitchat
Loved the color of the sabji, would go well with garam rotis.
Chitchat
Supriya Nair
The click is so tempting...i liked the idae of adding spring onions...will def try this...
Shreya
Hi Vaishali, I love this dish, make it often myself. Your picture is tantalizing:-)
Sharmila
Love this spicy version of cauliflower Vaishali ... especially as it has garlic. Ok, since I have one lying in the fridge ... this will made soon. 🙂
Tiffany
I bought cauliflower this afternoon without having any specific plans for what to do with it, but now I think I must try your recipe. Thanks for posting it--this dish looks and sounds so delicious!