Cauliflower With Ginger And Mustard Seeds

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds or 2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
• 2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh gingerroot
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 head cauliflower, cut into in small 1 inch florets (about 1 3/4 to 2 pounds)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in a large skillet, heat the oil over moderate heat until it is hot but not smoking; cook the mustard seeds, covered, stirring occasionally, until the popping subsides.
• 2 add the gingerroot and the turmeric and cook the mixture, stirring, for 30 seconds.
• 3 add the cauliflower, stirring to coat it with the oil, and 1/2 cup water and steam the mixture, covered, adding more water a few tablespoons at a time if it evaporates, until the cauliflower is just tender, about 6 to 10 minutes.
• 4 season the cauliflower mixture with the lemon juice, salt, and pepper and stir in the coriander, if using.
• 5 enjoy!