Fried Cauliflower (egyptian Style)

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• salt to taste
• 1/4 cup milk, or as needed
• 2 cups vegetable oil, or as needed

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• 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. remove with a slotted spoon and cool on a plate.
• blend flour, egg, garlic, 1 teaspoon cumin, tomato paste, and salt in a blender or food processor until smooth; thin with milk as needed.
• heat oil in a deep skillet to about 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• 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. remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.