Fried Cauliflower Recipe
smoked eggplant yogurt, pickled chillies, cilantro, marcona almonds
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Ingredients
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Cauliflower
Smoked Eggplant Yogurt
Garnish
Method
Fried Cauliflower
- 1
Prepare Cauliflower
Cut the cauliflower into small florets and set aside.
- 2
Make Batter
In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and water to create a smooth batter.
- 3
Fry Cauliflower
Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Dip each cauliflower floret into the batter, allowing excess to drip off, and fry until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Smoked Eggplant Yogurt
- 4
Prepare Eggplant
Prick the eggplant with a fork and roast it over an open flame or in a broiler until charred and tender. Let it cool and scoop out the flesh.
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a bowl, mix the eggplant flesh with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, smoked paprika, minced garlic, and salt until smooth.
Assembly
- 6
Serve
On a serving platter, place the fried cauliflower, drizzle with smoked eggplant yogurt, and garnish with pickled chillies, chopped cilantro, and toasted Marcona almonds.


