SPICY CAULIFLOWER STEMS

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Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon Bengali 5-Spices or store-bought
3 stems (6-inch each) cauliflower (or 3-inch stems from 6 cauliflowers)
2 tablespoons mustard oil or peanut oil
1 large onion, cut in half lengthwise and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons peeled minced fresh ginger
1 to 3 fresh green chili pepper, such as serrano, minced with seeds
1 tablespoon coriander seeds, coarsely ground
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 large tomato, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro, including soft stems
1 teaspoon mango powder
1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala

Steps:

1. Prepare the 5-spice mixture. Then wash the cauliflower stems well. Cut each inch stem in half cross-wise and then into halves or quarters lengthwise, depending on their thickness.2. Heat the oil in a medium cast-iron or nonstick wok or skillet over medium-high heat and add the 5-spice mixture they should sizzle upon contact with the hot oil. Quickly add the cauliflower stems and cook, stirring, until golden, 4 to 5 minutes.3. Add the onion, ginger, and green chili peppers, and stir until golden, 3 to 5 minutes. Mix in the coriander, cumin, paprika, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and salt, and stir about 1 minute. Add the tomato and cilantro and cook, stirring, until all the juices dry up and the spices cling to the pieces, 3 to 5 minutes. Mix in the mango powder. Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle the garam masala on top, and serve.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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