Cauliflower Rice Pilaf | Turmeric Cauliflower Rice
This cauliflower rice pilaf | turmeric cauliflower rice taste amazingly delicious and is ready under 10 minutes! Enjoy it with some refreshing and cooling raita on the side!
Servings 2 people
Ingredients
- 12 oz / 340 grams frozen riced cauliflower
- Whole spices (1 Bay leaf, 4 peppercorns, 2 cardamoms, 1/2 inch cinnamon stick), optional
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 1/3 cup finely diced carrots
- 1/3 cup finely chopped bell peppers
- About 8-10 snap peas, cut diagonally
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp garam masala
- 2-3 tbsp chopped cilantro/parsley leaves
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a heavy bottomed skillet, add whole spices, sauté over medium-low heat until fragrant. You may skip the whole spices.
- Add cumin seeds, once it crackles, add chopped onions sauté until translucent.
- Next, add ginger garlic paste, sauté until aromatic.
- Add the chopped carrots, cook for 1 minute over medium heat, then add bell peppers, cook for another 30 minutes, add snap peas, cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add turmeric powder and salt. Mix well.
- Add riced cauliflower, sauté for a minute very gently. Cover and steam for 5 minutes until the cauliflower rice is tender. Do not overcook it, or else it will turn mushy. If it is still uncooked and dry, splash some water to avoid it from sticking at the bottom of the pan.
- Sprinkle garam masala, lemon juice, give a quick mix. Garnish with cilantro/parsley leaves. Serve hot with a raita for your choice. Enjoy!