Zahra Bi'laban (Cauliflower In Yoghurt)

Ingredients

• 1 large cauliflower (abt 1.5 kg, cut into bite sized florets)
• 1 &1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 medium onion (diced)
• 4 cups plain yoghurt
• 2 tbsp corn starch
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth (lukewarm)
• 1 tsp salt (to taste)
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

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2. 2

   Toss cauliflower with the rest of the ingredients, place on a lined baking sheet, cook till golden brown & tender (either roast them on a baking sheet at 180 deg C for 30-40 mins or air fry at 200 deg C for 15 mins), set aside.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a pot on medium high heat, add garlic & onion, cook till onion turns translucent & set aside to cool

4. 4

   In a blender, add garlic & onion mixture, yoghurt, broth, corn starch, salt & pepper, blend till smooth.

5. 5

   Add yoghurt sauce into the pot used earlier, let it simmer on medium low heat until it starts to bubble & slightly thicken.

6. 6

   Once this happens, toss in roasted cauliflower florets, stir & cook for 15 mins so all the flavours come together.

7. 7

   Taste to adjust seasoning, transfer onto plates, serve with vermicelli rice, garnish with chopped parsley & fried shallots.