Fried Cauliflower (Egyptian Style)

Name: Fried Cauliflower (Egyptian Style)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets; 1 egg; 237 milliliters all-purpose flour; 2 cloves garlic; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 4 servings salt to taste; 1 Tbsp tomato paste

Fried Cauliflower (Egyptian Style) might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This dairy free and vegetarian recipe serves 4. One serving contains 173 calories, 8g of protein, and 2g of fat. A mixture of garlic, tomato paste, ground cumin, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 30 minutes.

Instructions

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; add 2 teaspoons cumin to boiling water. Cook cauliflower florets, working in batches, in the boiling water until cooked but still crisp, 1 to 2 minutes.

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Cauliflower Florets

Cumin

Water

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Pot

Remove with a slotted spoon and cool on a plate.

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Slotted Spoon

Blend flour, egg, garlic, 1 teaspoon cumin, tomato paste, and salt in a blender or food processor until smooth; thin with milk as needed.

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Tomato Paste

Garlic

Cumin

All Purpose Flour

Milk

Salt

Egg

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Food Processor

Blender

Heat oil in a deep skillet to about 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Dip cauliflower florets in the batter; fry battered cauliflower in the hot oil, working in batches, until cauliflower is golden and crispy, 6 to 8 minutes.

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Cauliflower

Dip