Easy Golden Turmeric Cauliflower Rice (Low Carb, Paleo)
Golden Turmeric rice is a simple one pan low carb recipe full of flavour. Using common Indian spices this quick healthy cauliflower rice side dish pairs well with curries and kebabs.
Equipment
- Knife and Cutting Board
- Skillet or Frying Pan
Ingredients
- 1 large cauliflower riced
- 1 small onion sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons ginger julienne (matchsticks)
- 4 tablespoons ghee or butter salted
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 3 whole cardamom pods green or black
- 2 whole hot chilies
- ½ tablespoon cumin powder
- 2 tablespoons turmeric powder
- 2 tablespoons coriander powder
- ⅓ cup peas fresh or frozen
- salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons lime juice fresh
- cilantro fresh
Instructions
- Rice the cauliflower. Using the grating disc on a food processor, a box grater, or a knife, rice the cauliflower. Jump to the post above or my dedicated cauliflower rice post for a detailed breakdown.1 large cauliflower
- Sauté the aromatics. Heat ghee or butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onions, garlic, and ginger. Season with salt and sauté for 3-5 minutes stirring often until the onions soften and begin to turn translucent. Add the bay leaf, cardamom pods, cloves, and whole chilies, cook for 1-2 minutes.1 small onion, 3 cloves garlic, 2 tablespoons ginger, 4 tablespoons ghee or butter, 4 whole cloves, 1 whole bay leaf, 3 whole cardamom pods, 2 whole hot chilies, salt and pepper
- Cook the cauliflower rice. Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the riced cauliflower to the pan and stir to combine. Season with salt and cook, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Add ghee or butter as necessary and cook for around 10 minutes until the cauliflower is tender.1 large cauliflower, 4 tablespoons ghee or butter
- Add the spices. Make a well in the center of the pan by pushing everything to the sides to expose the hot surface of the pan. Add ghee or butter along with the turmeric, coriander, and cumin. Cook for around 1 minute before mixing everything together. If the pan is dry add more ghee or butter as needed.½ tablespoon cumin, 2 tablespoons turmeric, 2 tablespoons coriander
- Add the peas and finish cooking. Continue cooking until the cauliflower is cooked to your liking. It should be just starting to brown. Taste to make sure the spices are fully cooked down (No bitterness or powdered spiced feeling on your palette) and add salt as needed. Add the peas to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until the peas are warmed through. Turn off the heat and add fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro, and chopped chilies, before serving.⅓ cup peas, salt and pepper, 3 tablespoons lime juice, cilantro
Notes
Paleo: If you are following a paleo diet be sure to use ghee or your favourite paleo approved cooking oil in place of butter.
See the full post above or my dedicated cauliflower rice post for more details on ricing cauliflower.
Leftovers: Store leftovers sealed in the fridge for up to one well.
Reheating: Reheat in stovetop, in the oven, or covered in the microwave until warmed through.
Nutrition
Calories: 126kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 3.7gFat: 8.2gSaturated Fat: 5.1gSodium: 307mgPotassium: 530mgFiber: 4.15gSugar: 3.7gVitamin A: 75IUVitamin C: 69mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2.5mgSugar Alcohols: 0.11gNet Carbs: 7.7g
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