Cauliflowers

Usually braised with a range of spices and other vegetables, tender, creamy cauliflower is a popular ingredient in most regions of India. It can also be dipped in spicy batter and deep-fried to make a tasty appetizer, or separated into tiny florets and used in chutneys and preserves, including the famous British condiment piccalilli, which arguably originated in east India. Cauliflower florets are often blanched before being added towards the end of the cooking time.