Fried Cauliflower

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 
• ¼ cup milk, or as needed 
• 2 cups vegetable oil, or as needed

  Directions

  • Step 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, 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.
  • Step 2
  • Blend flour, egg, garlic, 1 teaspoon cumin, tomato paste, and salt in a blender or food processor until smooth; thin with milk as needed.
  • Step 3
  • Heat oil in a deep skillet to about 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Step 4
  • 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.

  To make vegan, use nut milk and flax seed to replace eggs