Cauliflower Stir Fry

This dish is simple to prepare and delicious! 

Makes 6-8 servings [varies based on portion size].

What you need:

• 1 and a half tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/8 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 1 chili, whole [optional]
• 1/2 inch cinnamon stick
• 2 cloves
• 1 cardamom
• 1/8 teaspoon tumeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced ginger
• Approximately 1 head of cauliflower, broken into 2-inch pieces
• 1 medium tomato, chopped [optional]
• 1/2 teaspoon salt and additional to taste
• Cayenne pepper to taste
• Freshly cracked black pepper [optional]
• Handful of cilantro leaves [optional]

Directions:

1. Heat the oil over medium heat in a medium-sized pan that has a lid. 
2. Add the cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds and whole chili [warning:  may splatter].
3. When the fenugreek seeds turn brown, add the cinnamon stick, cardamom, cloves, cumin powder, coriander powder, ginger and garlic. 
4. Sauté the spices for a few seconds and add the cauliflower and salt.
5. Cover and cook until cauliflower has reached desired texture [we do it for approximately 10 minutes.] Midway through cooking, add the tomato [optional].
6. Add additional salt and black pepper if desired and cayenne pepper to taste. 
7. Cook uncovered for additional time for a slightly roasted flavor.
8. Garnish with cilantro [optional].
9. Serve and enjoy! 

Plan ahead tip:

Keep ginger and garlic chopped and ready to go. You can even freeze it so that it lasts longer.