Fried Cauliflower (Egyptian Style)

Description

The smaller the florets the crispier and yummier! To get even crispier florets, add a couple of teaspoons cornmeal to the batter.

Ingredients

  • 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
  • ΒΌ cup milk, or as needed
  • 2 cups vegetable oil, or as needed

Instructions

  1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; add 2 teaspoons cumin to boiling water. Cook cauliflower florets
  2. working in batches
  3. in the boiling water until cooked but still crisp
  4. 1 to 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and cool on a plate.
  5. Blend flour
  6. egg
  7. garlic
  8. 1 teaspoon cumin
  9. tomato paste
  10. and salt in a blender or food processor until smooth; thin with milk as needed.
  11. Heat oil in a deep skillet to about 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  12. Dip cauliflower florets in the batter; fry battered cauliflower in the hot oil
  13. working in batches
  14. until cauliflower is golden and crispy
  15. 6 to 8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Servings: 4

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