Description
Crispy Cauliflower Bites are a fun way to turn simple cauliflower into something special. The florets are coated, fried, and served with a fresh yogurt sauce for easy flavor. This recipe is quick to make and full of crunch.
Ingredients
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For the Cauliflower Bites:
- 1 medium head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized florets
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the sauce:
- 2 cups plain yogurt
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 small bunch of fresh dill chopped
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine yogurt, dill, garlic, and salt to taste. Mix well and refrigerate while you prepare the cauliflower bites.
- Break the cauliflower into florets. Heat a large pot of water until it boils.
- Add the cauliflower and cook until slightly tender. Drain and allow to dry.
- Heat a deep pan with your choice of fat (vegetable oil or lard) to about 330F.
- Pour the flour and cornmeal each into a shallow dish or plate. Add the garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to the flour and mix.
- In a bowl or deep dish, beat the eggs until uniform.
- Roll each cauliflower floret first in the flour, then in the egg, and finally in the cornmeal.
- Fry on each side for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve warm. Sprinkle with fresh dill and serve with the yogurt sauce.Â
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Frying
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5.1 g
- Sodium: 525.4 mg
- Fat: 6.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 26.7 g
- Fiber: 3.6 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 79 mg