5 from 30 votes
Indian Cauliflower Rice
Indian Cauliflower Rice is a spiced vegetable dish featuring cauliflower rice sautéed with cumin, turmeric, cayenne, and garlic powder, combined with sautéed onions, shredded carrots, peas, and optionally cooked chicken. The mixture yields a colorful, fragrant, and mildly spiced side or light main with diverse textures and vibrant flavors.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
174 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 2 cups cauliflower rice
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup carrot shredded
- 1 onion sliced
- 1 cup pea
- 1 oz can chickpeas
- 1 chicken breast cooked, sliced or shredded, optional
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add cauliflower rice and all seasonings. Cook for about 4-5 minutes stirring often, until tender.
- Remove cauliflower from pan and add another tablespoon oil. Cook onions and carrots for about 4 minutes, stirring often.
- Return cauliflower to pan and add peas. Add cooked chicken if using. Toss gently and taste. Add more salt and spice if necessary. I added more cumin and salt at the end.
- Serve with peanuts and cilantro.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
174kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
18mg
(6%)
Sodium
374mg
(16%)
Potassium
592mg
(13%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
5715IU
(114%)
Vitamin C
57.3mg
(64%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
1.6mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 174
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 174kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 374mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 592mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 5715IU | 114% |
| Vitamin C | 57.3mg | 64% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.