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Indian-Inspired Spiced Cauliflower

Steamed cauliflower cooked in an aromatic spice blend with tomato, miso, topped with cashews and cilantro.

From The How Not to Age Cookbook

Ingredients

  • cauliflower
  • onion
  • ginger
  • garlic
  • tomato puree
  • ground coriander
  • curry powder
  • black cumin
  • turmeric
  • fenugreek seeds
  • cayenne
  • white miso paste
  • cashews
  • fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Steam the cauliflower in a metal steamer basket over an inch (2.5cm) or so of boiling water in a covered saucepan or pot until just tender, about 5 minutes.
  2. Set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, heat ¼ cup (60ml) of water over medium heat.
  4. Add the onion, ginger, and garlic, then cook, stirring until softened, about 5 minutes.
  5. Do not burn.
  6. Stir in the tomato puree, coriander, curry powder, black cumin, turmeric, fenugreek seeds (if using), and cayenne.
  7. Add the cauliflower and cook, stirring until the cauliflower is coated with the spice mixture.
  8. If the mixture is too dry, add a small amount of water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
  9. Lower the heat to low, stir in the miso mixture, cover, and cook until the cauliflower is hot, about 3 minutes.
  10. Serve hot, garnished with the cashews and cilantro.

Active Compounds

Nutrients and bioactive compounds delivered by this recipe's ingredients.

  • Isothiocyanates
    From: Cauliflower
  • Phytoestrogens
    From: Fenugreek Seeds
  • Oleic Acid
    From: Cashews

May Support

Health conditions and aging processes this recipe's compounds may influence, based on the source research.

  • Breast cancer
    Protects against · via Isothiocyanates
  • Cancer
    Protects against · via Isothiocyanates
  • Female Sexual Dysfunction
    Improves · via Fenugreek Seeds
  • Erectile dysfunction
    Improves · via Fenugreek Seeds
  • Type 2 diabetes
    Reduces risk of · via Fenugreek Seeds
  • Hot Flashes
    Improves · via Fenugreek Seeds
  • Aging
    Protects against · via Phytoestrogens
  • Cardiovascular Disease
    Protects against · via Phytoestrogens
  • High cholesterol
    Improves · via Black cumin
  • High blood pressure
    Improves · via Black cumin
  • High blood sugar
    Improves · via Black cumin
  • Asthma
    Improves · via Black cumin
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
    Improves · via Black cumin
  • Hashimoto's thyroiditis
    Improves · via Black cumin
  • Kidney stones
    Improves · via Black cumin
  • Menopause symptoms
    Improves · via Black cumin
  • Cognitive decline
    Improves · via Black cumin
  • High LDL Cholesterol
    Improves · via Black cumin
  • High triglycerides
    Improves · via Black cumin
  • Obesity
    Reduces risk of · via Oleic Acid

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