2.26.2012

Indian Cauliflower Peas

Insanely easy and delicious. Got a light flavor and slightly sweet from the peas- really goes well with dal/bean dishes.

Great for a side dish for company or a dinner party b/c you can have this prepped and ready to go waiting in the oven, then turn it on 20-25 minutes prior.


1/2 - 1 head cauliflower, broken into bite size pieces. Place the cauliflower on a baking sheet or pan.

Mix the following into a paste, then smear over cauliflower with your fingers:
2 TB grated ginger (microplane is the best too for this)
1/2 tea salt
1 tea cumin seeds
1/2 tea ground cumin
1/8 tea chili powder
1 tea olive oil

Cover the pan with aluminum foil. Bake at 350 F for 20-25 minutes (or until tender).

Pull out, remove aluminum foil. Pour in 1/4- 1/2 C frozen green peas, stir.

Return to oven, turn off heat (residual heat will work fine to warm the peas through). Let sit for 5 more minutes in the turned-off oven, until peas are cooked/warm.

Remove from over, pour into serving dish, cover with the aluminum foil until guests arrive.

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