Beverages
Vegetables
Curried Cauliflower
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Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat, fry sesame seeds for a few seconds until they sizzle. Stir in tomato paste, garlic, chilli powder, salt and turmeric.
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Add cauliflower and mix well. Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes until tender.
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Remove from heat, add lemon juice and coriander leaves, mix well.
Serve with Indian flat breads or wholemeal Lebanese bread or as a side dish.
Variation:
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Add 1/2 cup of green peas or sliced red capsicum for variety.
Per serve: energy 372 kJ (89 cal); protein 4 g; fat 6 g; saturated fat 0.9 g; cholesterol 0 mg; carbohydrate 4 g; fibre 4 g; calcium 30 mg; iron 1.4 mg; sodium 314 mg
Serves 2
2 teaspoons peanut oil or extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon (preferably black) sesame seeds
1 tablespoon (25g) tomato paste (No Added Salt)
1 medium clove garlic, finely chopped
⅛ - ¼ teaspoon red chilli powder or ½ teaspoon curry powder
¼ teaspoon salt
Large pinch turmeric
2 cups sliced cauliflower florets
2-4 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander leaves
Scientific studies show that cruciferous vegetables help lower cancer risk. Cauliflower contains the largest concentration of health promoting sulphur-containing nutrients. Sesame seeds, which have many health benefits, are used instead of commonly used mustard seeds.