Flavorful Spiced Cauliflower

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons oil
• ½ teaspoon black mustard seeds
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon slivered fresh ginger
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• ½ teaspoon chile powder (Optional)
• salt to taste
• 2 cups cauliflower florets
• ½ teaspoon lemon juice (Optional)

Step 1

Lightly heat some oil in a small pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the mustard seeds and cover the pan. Let them pop for a couple of minutes until they quiet down. Then, add the chopped onion and lower the heat to medium-low. Cook the onion gently, stirring now and then, until it turns soft and translucent—this should take about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in the garlic, ginger, turmeric, chili powder, and a pinch of salt. Cook everything together for about 30 seconds to let the spices wake up. Toss in the cauliflower florets and give it a good stir, cooking for another minute so the cauliflower gets coated in the flavors.

Step 3

Transfer the cauliflower to a microwave-safe bowl and cover it. Microwave on high for around 3 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender when poked with a fork. Finish by drizzling some fresh lemon juice over the top, and it’s ready to enjoy!