.. or simply called poha in India. But made without flattened rice. Why? Because I’d rather go on town on a cake than packing on more carbs from rice.
That’s how we prioritize.
Not that we don’t love rice or bread, but it doesn’t have to be on every menu. Cauliflower is a game changer, my friends. It’s like a fancy sushi, only, healthier for you 🙂
In moderation.
Age is just a number but it also comes with great responsibility. Knowing what you feed your body is very important. Reading nutrition labels and going for regular preventive checkups can help in maintaining a longer and healthier life.
Also, I can’t emphasize enough on the word “moderation”.
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Ingredients:
- 2 cups of cauliflower, finely chopped
- 4 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- light pinch of asafoetida
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 spring curry leaves
- 2 small green chilies, chopped
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- heaping 1/2 cup green beans, sliced
- 1/2 cup potatoes, (parboiled) diced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 2 tsp lime juice
- 1 tsp salt
- Garnish: 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped fresh coriander leaves, sliced radishes and (optional) fried egg.
Directions:
- Heat cooking oil in a large pan on medium. Once oil is heated, add mustard seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves and green chillies. Fry till mustard seeds stop spluttering.
- Add onions and turmeric powder. Fry till soft and translucent. Throw in minced ginger and fry till fragrant.
- Add vegetables in 3 minute intervals beginning chopped carrots, green beans and parboiled chopped potatoes. Stir in finely chopped cauliflower.
- Sprinkle on some salt to taste and a little water to moisten. Put on a lid to cook for 10 minutes.
- Once vegetables are cooked and soften, add diced bell pepper and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Just before serving, add lime juice and garnishes.
Hope your week is off to a great and healthier start. On a serious note, our heartfelt prayers goes out to everyone affected by the MH370 incident. May we all find closure, soon.
What’s your take on preventive care?
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A great combination! I’d eat that fried rice anyday.
Cheers,
Rosa
Looks super delicious!
Asmita recently posted..Cookies for February- Dr. Seuss, Bird And Bird Cage Cookies, Bowling Pin Cookies
im all for prevention rather than treatment later…esp on certain health matters. lately, i have been eating cauliflower ‘rice’ a lot and its surprisingly very good!
I hope we find some closure on the missing place as well 🙁
Dixya @ Food, Pleasure, and Health recently posted..Whole 30 – Week 1
This looks incredible Kiran! I love that you used cauliflower instead of rice and totally agree about everything in moderation 🙂 Your photos are always stunning too my friend – pinning 🙂
Hopefully we can find some closure soon 🙁
Cauliflower seems to be the hailed vegetable off late. Just the other day I saw cauliflower couscous. And here is your creative recipe of cauliflower fried rice! Great post Kiran 🙂
easyfoodsmith recently posted..GARAM MASALA (AROMATIC INDIAN SPICE BLEND)
I keep seeing recipes for cauliflower rice and I am dying to try it! And then I forget each week when I do my meal plan lol Fail!
Ashley recently posted..Chocolate Stout Brownies with Irish Cream Frosting
Nice simple, healthy dish. I don’t do cauliflower “rice” nearly enough — need to do that more. This is a wonderful take on fried rice — thanks.
John@Kitchen Riffs recently posted..Irish Potato Candy
A healthy and flavourful dish, Kiran.
Angie@Angie’s Recipes recently posted..Seeded Sourdough Emmer Soda Bread
I’ve been meaning to make cauliflower fried rice for a while now. I’m totally inspired by your recipe. I can see this dish coming soon on my dining table..
p.s. I’m checking the news about the Malaysian flight…very often. It is such a big sad mystery. I still hope they have safely landed somewhere in the world.
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I love the photography more than anything. 🙂 Looks so delicious. Will try this recipe someday.
I love your blog!
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Beautiful recipe as always. I’m loving these traditional Indian foods and the delicious take with flavours I don’t usually try. Looks so satisfying too.
Alice recently posted..No Bake Cheesecakes in a Jar, to indulge your inner Hipster.
Such delicious fried rice, I love this dish 😀
It looks so filling and full of flavour!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
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Hey Kiran! My first time at your blog. Love the idea. If cauliflower crust could taste amazing, I’m sure this would be a killer too! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Prash @ YummilyYours recently posted..BEER BATTERED ASPARAGUS WITH CILANTRO DIP
I would love this for dinner tonight.
cquek recently posted..Bridge Street Hokkien Mee
Gorgeous clicks Kiran..!! I make very few dishes using cauliflower..but this seems interesting…
This is a big plate of deliciousness and health! I’m totally craving it.
Joanne recently posted..Kung Pao Chickpea Tacos {GIVEAWAY}
ah, I’m about to make some cauliflower “rice” tonite too… totally agree its a game changer.
Archana @ ThePerfectZest recently posted..(Not) Pad Thai
Cauliflower is indeed a “game-changer”… especially in your capable hands, Kiran 🙂 This dish looks lovely.
Viviane Bauquet Farre – Food and Style recently posted..Watercress and radish salad with smashed avocados and lime vinaigrette
I am all for prevention – so much easier and less stressful – at least in my books!
So loving this cauliflower fried rice – ooh – with all those curry leaves, ginger, onion, mustard, turmeric …your kitchen must have smelt wonderful Kiran!
Shashi @ RunninSrilankan recently posted..Thinking Out Loud…
If we can use food as a preventative measure, why wouldn’t we, it just makes sense? Especially when it’s as yummy as this! Love me some cauliflower!
Kari@Loaves n Dishes recently posted..MISO GLAZED EGGPLANT AND KALE
I’ve been seeing a lot of cauliflower ‘rice’ lately and I have yet to make some, I’m not sure what’s keeping me from making them, I guess I prefer cauliflower as a whole 🙂 But that spiced fried rice looks delicious!
This looks delicious and healthy! I’m on a new diet and I’m going to go ahead an include this on my weekly menu 🙂
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Gemma @andgeesaid recently posted..Banana, Quinoa and Chia Seed Pancakes with Mixed Berry Compote
This turned out wonderful, thanks!
The only change I made was to use cashews instead of peanuts because they’re what I had lying around.
Will definitely repeat.
What a great recipe! Basically iam food lover and i ll try as many new varieties as possible and i would definitely try this one! 🙂
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Seriously, cauliflower is a revelation to me – this is a terrific recipe and another way to use this super versatile vegetable. Thanks for sharing !
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