Spiced Cauliflower Latkes
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Spiced Cauliflower Latkes a try. One portion of this dish contains around 3g of protein, 5g of fat, and a total of 101 calories. This recipe serves 18 and costs 58 cents per serving. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Hanukkah. It is brought to you by Vegetarian Times. This recipe is typical of Jewish cuisine. If you have mint, onion, raisins, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. 137 people were impressed by this recipe. Overall, this recipe earns a good spoonacular score of 47%. Similar recipes are Variegated Spiced Latkes, Cauliflower Latkes, and Cauliflower-Potato Latkes.
Servings: 18
Ingredients:
1 large head cauliflower, divided into medium florets (about 9 cups)
1 Tbs. curry powder
1 large egg
1 Tbs. finely chopped fresh mint
3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.)
1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. ground ginger
½ cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1 ½ cups finely crushed matzo or unsalted Saltines
Mint sprigs for garnish, optional
¼ cup plus 2 Tbs. olive oil, divided, plus more, if necessary
1 large onion, finely chopped (2 cups)
2 Tbs. cornstarch or potato starch
½ cup raisins
Minced red jalapeño chiles or harissa, for garnish, optional
Equipment:
dutch oven
potato masher
spatula
whisk
bowl
frying pan
paper towels
Cooking instruction summary:
1. To make Minted Yogurt: Combine all ingredients in small bowl, and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Chill 1 hour.2. To make Latkes: Heat 2 Tbs. oil in Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, and sauté 5 to 7 minutes, or until golden brown. Add garlic, curry powder, cumin, and ginger; sauté 30 seconds. Add cauliflower and 2 cups water; season with salt and pepper, if desired. Cover, and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally and breaking up florets with spatula or spoon. Uncover, and cook 20 to 30 minutes more, or until all liquid has evaporated. Coarsely mash with potato masher, and cool.3. Whisk together egg and mayonnaise in bowl. Stir in cauliflower mixture; fold in crushed matzo, raisins, and cornstarch. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.4. Heat remaining 1/4 cup oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Transfer 1/4-cup scoops of cauliflower mixture into skillet, flattening each scoop to 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Fry 4 minutes on each side, or until browned. Repeat with remaining cauliflower mixture, adding more oil to pan as needed. Drain on paper towels. Garnish Latkes with mint sprigs and chiles (if using), and serve with Minted Yogurt.
Step by step:
To make Latkes
1. Heat 2 Tbs. oil in Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion, and sauté 5 to 7 minutes, or until golden brown.
3. Add garlic, curry powder, cumin, and ginger; sauté 30 seconds.
4. Add cauliflower and 2 cups water; season with salt and pepper, if desired. Cover, and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally and breaking up florets with spatula or spoon. Uncover, and cook 20 to 30 minutes more, or until all liquid has evaporated. Coarsely mash with potato masher, and cool.
5. Whisk together egg and mayonnaise in bowl. Stir in cauliflower mixture; fold in crushed matzo, raisins, and cornstarch. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
6. Heat remaining 1/4 cup oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
7. Transfer 1/4-cup scoops of cauliflower mixture into skillet, flattening each scoop to 2 1/2 inches in diameter. Fry 4 minutes on each side, or until browned. Repeat with remaining cauliflower mixture, adding more oil to pan as needed.
8. Drain on paper towels.
9. Garnish Latkes with mint sprigs and chiles (if using), and serve with Minted Yogurt.
To make Minted Yogurt
1. Combine all ingredients in small bowl, and season with salt and pepper, if desired. Chill 1 hour.
Nutrition Information:
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