I Hate Cauliflower!! or do I?

Well - I have hated it in the past. Mostly because it is such a DULL vegetable! Does not have much flavor. Most people put cheese on it - which is not a huge improvement! I've been very disappointed with recipes for this vegetable until last night!

SO - in case you feel the same way, I want to share my new Cauliflower Recipe with you.

BUDDHA'S HAPPY BELLY - from Nov/Dec 08 Vegetarian Times (p. 12)
2 tsp. Olive Oil
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. curry powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 medium head califlower cut into 1 inch florets
1 cup diced tomatoes (canned are ok)
4.5 oz. cooked lentils

Heat olive oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add green onions and garlic and saute until fragrant. Reduce heat and add curry and cumin. Cook 2 min. stiring frequently.
Add cauliflower and tomatoes and saute until cauliflower is tender. Add lentils - cook 1-2 minutes to heat through. Add salt to taste.

Now - After making this I was not totally happy (I like my Indian food ot have a bit of a kick). SO...I added 2 tbsp. Patak's Mild Curry Paste (my favority curry flavoring) and about 1 cup of chicken stock. I let it simmer while I made a pot of Jasmine Rice.

I served the curry over the rice - it was a great meal!!!

BTW - I get Patak's Mild Curry Paste at A&P - next to Mexican food items.