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Lemony Turmeric Cauliflower Rice. Easy Side with any meal. 1 Pot 15 Min Lemon Cauliflower Rice with mustard seeds and garlic. Vegan Glutenfree Grainfree Nutfree Recipe Jump to Recipe
You all love this Turmeric Lemon rice as a side not just with Indian Meals, but with other meals as well. I decided to lighten it up with cauliflower rice and the result is this light, fluffy, golden, gorgeous, vibrant, lemony Turmeric Cauliflower Rice!
Grate the cauliflower using the many methods listed below, Lightly cook with turmeric, lemon and spices. Fluff and done! You might have a hard time keeping some for the actual meal. You have to try this Fluffy Vibrant Golden Cauliflower Rice!
Also try this Easy 1 Pot Cauliflower Fried Rice, Spiced Cauliflower Broccoli Rice with Spanish Chickpea Stew.More fun ways to eat cauliflower, try thisCauliflower Taco “meat” Nachos– So Veggiefull!, Cauliflower Potato Patties,and Cauliflower Flatbread (GF).
You can use either the regular s blade or the veggie grater blade in a food processor or a large grater to make riced cauliflower. You can also use frozen riced cauliflower. Cook the frozen cauliflower uncovered so it doesnt get too moist and mushy.
Serve the cauliflower rice withCurries, Dals or add toBowlmeals.
How to make Fluffy Cauliflower Rice
- Grate the cauliflower in any of the ways mentioned until just about grated. If using a food processor, chop the florets into equal size so that they all get processed at the same time. Too large florets in between will take a few pulses more and that can over grate the already processed cauliflower.
- Do not squish or press the grated cauliflower or the cooked cauliflower rice.
- Fluff the cauliflower rice before and after cooking.
- Cook till just about done. Longer cooking time will make mushy cauliflower.
- Depending on the moisture content, you may have to cook some time uncovered. Play around to see what works best for your skillet, stove and cauliflower.
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Turmeric Cauliflower Rice
LemonyTurmeric Cauliflower Rice. Easy Side with any meal. 1 Pot 15 Minute Lemon Cauliflower Rice with mustard seeds and garlic. Vegan Glutenfree Grainfree Nutfree Recipe
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Side
Cuisine: Grain-free, Indian, Vegan
Keyword: golden cauliflower rice, grain free lemon rice, lemon cauliflower rice
Servings: 4
Calories: 55kcal
Author: Vegan Richa
Ingredients
- 1 tsp oil (see notes for oilfree)
- ½ tsp mustard seeds
- 8 curry leaves ,optional
- ⅓ cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves of minced garlic
- ¾ tsp turmeric
- ⅓ tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp lemon juice or lime juice ,divided
- 1 tbsp water
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 cups cauliflower rice , loosely packed, thawed for 10 mins if frozen
- cilantro and cayenne for garnish
- optional add ins: ¼ cup peas, ¼ cup roasted cashews
Instructions
Chop the cauliflower into equal size 1 inch pieces and add to a food processor with regular s blade or grater blade and process in bursts of a few seconds to grate. Alternatively,, chop the cauliflower into large pieces and Grate the cauliflower using a large grater.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, when hot, add mustard seeds and let them start to sputter. Add curry leaves and mix. Add onion, garlic and pinch of salt and mix. Cook for 2 minutes.
Add turmeric and pepper flakes and optional peas and mix in. Cook for 2 mins. (You can also add a cup of cooked chickpeas, some more salt to make this a meal).
Mix 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tbsp water and add to the skillet.Mix for a few seconds. Add cauliflower and salt and toss well.
Cover and cook for 4 to 6 mins. Open the lid, fluff really well. (If using frozen, open the lid after 4 mins and continue to cook uncovered for another 1-2 mins to help the extra moisture evaporate)
Add the remaining lemon juice to taste, cilantro, some black pepper, cayenne or curry powder if you wish. Taste and adjust salt, lemon and heat. Serve immediately with Curries, or add to Bowl meals.
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Notes
Other flavor variations:
Use ½ tsp cumin seeds instead of mustard seeds, or use ground cumin or coriander with turmeric. Add garam masala in the end for spiced up cauliflower rice.
Use just turmeric and black pepper for flavor and omit the other spices.
Use curry powder and turmeric and less lemon. Add other thinly chopped quick cooking veggies with the peas and cook for 2 mins, then add cauliflower rice.
Add some toasted nuts in the end and toss in.
Oil-free: Omit the mustard seeds and saute the onion in broth and proceed.
Nutrition is for 1 serve
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Turmeric Cauliflower Rice
Amount Per Serving
Calories 55Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Sodium 330mg14%
Potassium 398mg11%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 50IU1%
Vitamin C 62.7mg76%
Calcium 34mg3%
Iron 0.7mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Heather
Absolutely DELICIOUS!!
Took me right back to Tamil Nadu with the flavours. So grateful to have our curry leaf tree to be able to pick fresh leaves for the recipe! I used green beans instead of peas and it was amazing! Will be revisiting this one again and again!Reply
Vegan Richa Support
yay, thank you!
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Aurélie
This is so good. Added peas and roasted cashews. Thank you for sharing the recipe!Reply
Richa
Awesome
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Theresa Faulkner
This is delicious! Super easy. I roasted some cubed sweet potatoes, carrots & broccoli to throw on top & a drizzle of tahini. YummyReply
Lynley
I added some cumin seeds as well. The lime in your recipe really makes a huge difference! Thank youReply
Shila Shah
Made this 3 times this week..Awesome recipe..Reply
Julie
This recipe is so good! It got me into a specialty store for the mustard seeds and curry leaf and it is so fragrant, fresh and delicious! Now that i have a 2 cup bag of mustard seeds I can make this over and over. Can curry leaf powder be used too? Thank you!
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Richa
Great! No on the curry leaf powder (assuming you do not mean curry powder).
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Julie
No some green powder… says curry leaf. bought it as it is all i could find until i got at the register where the fresh ones were hidden in a bag behind the counter haha …. would dried curry leaf work? Sa3 those on amazon. I feel the scent it provides is amazing but not sure i can easily find it.
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Richa
It should work.
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Karen
Another great recipe! Thank you!Reply
Richa
Thanks!
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Pat
Delicious. I am always looking for vegan recipes when I entertain my vegan friends! Thank youReply
Di
Absolutely delicious…..
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Laura
Which food processor do you usually use? Can you recommend any? I am currently looking for the best one to meet my needs
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Richa
I use Hamilton beach 7 cup
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Meera
Hi; can you make some keep friendly Vegan recipes. I have become insulin resistant. I am fringe Keri recipes but too much protein and yeast. I am on my third week lost 9 pounds but ready to give up eating same foods over and over make me want to puke😩.
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Richa
I amnot sure i understand what fringe keri recipes.
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Stuart Blum
Making dinner tonight for my vegan son and wife. This will be cool.Reply
Fanny @bluemommy.com
Great post! I love finding out new ways to experiment with cauliflower!
I have started a blog where I try to beat the mommy blues with a good nourishing plant based diet. It would make me happy if you checked it out. I’m really glad I found my way over here through pintrest 🙂 xReply
Jennie Groves
My first time ever using cauliflower rice —– loved this recipe! Delicious!Reply
Richa
awesome!
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WhirldWorks
This looks delicious!
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janet
Adding chickpeas makes i it a one-bowl dinner! Although peas are prettier…. I’m not fond of peas. 🙂Reply
Richa
great idea!
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Cassie Autumn Tran
I love cauliflower rice! It is so FREAKING TASTY. Personally I love serving it with curry <3 this turmeric cauliflower rice looks super healthy and flavorsome–I definitely need to try it ASAP and serve it with tandoor tempeh or tofu!
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Richa
totally!
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Emily
This was so delicious and so fluffy! I used cumin seeds. So Good!Reply
Richa
thanks!
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Asia
I absolutely loved it! I saw your tip quite late about using less lemon with curry powder, but I adjusted the spices and it came out divine! My husband loved it too.. thank you so much 🙂Reply
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