Ingredients

  • 1 large red onion, diced
  • 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seed
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 small jalapeno, thinly sliced
  • 2 lbs cauliflower, cut into 1-inch florets
  • kosher salt
  • 1 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 2 tablespoons minced cilantro

Method

  • In a blender, puree half of the diced onion with the coriander and cumin seeds and 1/4 cup of the water.
  • In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil.
  • Add the remaining diced onion and the jalapeno slices.
  • Cook the vegetables over moderately high heat, stirring a few times, until the onion begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Scrape in the onion puree from the blender.
  • Pour 1/4 cup of the water into the blender; swirl it around, then pour it into the skillet.
  • Cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion sauce begins to stick to the bottom of the skillet and turn brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup of water, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  • Stir in the cauliflower and season with salt.
  • Cover and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir in the diced tomato and the minced cilantro and cook until warmed through, about 1 minute.
  • Serve with wine, a peppery, fragrant Gruner Veltliner: 2005 Steininger Kabinett.