Indian-Style Cauliflower Rice

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 red onion, minced
  • 2 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1 medium head cauliflower, stems removed
  • 2 tbsp. coconut oil
  • 1/3 cup or low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp. turmeric 1/4 tsp. ground ginger
  • pinch cinnamon
  • pinch ground cardamom
  • 1/4 tsp. fresh grounded pepper salt to taste (I use 1/2 – 1 tsp)
  • ½ cup green peas
  • ¼ cup raisins
  • Handful cilantro (optional)
  • Slice of lemon or lime (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1) Chop the florets off of the cauliflower head and process (in batches if necessary) in a food processor until the cauliflower is the size of rice grains. Several pulses usually works for me.

2) Add coconut oil to large skillet and heat over low/med heat. Add spices, except for salt and pepper and heat for one minute, then add onions, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes, add garlic and sauté for another 5 minutes or until onions are soft.

3) Add processed cauliflower, green pea, raisins and broth to the skillet.  Stir, cover pan, turn heat to low, cook for 10-15minutes or until the cauliflower is cooked to your preference. Stir at least once during cooking. Turn off heat and add a handful of chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lemon juice. Stir to combine.

NOTE: If you prefer a firmer cauliflower rice, leave out the broth and simply sauté the rice uncovered, stirring occasionally for 6-8 minutes or until cooked to preference.

P.S. Your rice might not look as yellow as mine. I usually add extra turmeric.