For me, the most special time of the day is my evening Tea Time!
Especially this time of the year, when the weather takes a turn by each passing hour of the day and evenings are normally called in with a cloudy sky. A nice evening chai time snack is more than welcome. Normally, In this weather, you would always find me frying something in my kitchen. But this time I tried a snack which is low calorie. I can bake as well as pan fry. These lovely Cauliflower Nuggets gave me company with my Tea. Cauliflower may sound very unconventional, but these come out just amazing. Could be even served as a party appetizer.
I baked them, but you may even pan fry them. They are very easy to prepare and quick to serve. If you are making them for a party then you may even make them in advance and keep them in the refrigerator and just take them out 5 minutes before frying them.
- 2 cups cauliflower florets blanched and finely ground
- 1 green capsicum Green small chopped
- 1 onionchopped small
- 1 - 2 Chilies Green finely chopped
- 4 tbsps Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- to taste salt
- xbd tsp black pepper powder
- 1 egg beaten
- 3 breadcrumb Fresh (I used 2 whole-wheat bread)
- 3 tbsps mozzarella cheese (may stuff or mix)
- Pre--15 heat the oven to 200 degree Celsius.
- Heat 5 cups of water on a saucepan with 1 tsp. of salt. Bring to boil and put the cauliflower florets in.Boil covered for 5 minutes and switch off the flame .Let it sit in hot water covered for another 5 minutes and drain the water.
- Transfer the florets in a tray to cool.Meanwhile, chop the capsicum, onion, green chili. Grind 3 slices of bread in the processor for crumbs.
- Grind the cooled florets in the food processor. Transfer the ground florets to a bowl.
- Now add the chopped capsicum, onion and green chilies. Add the bread crumbs, egg and ginger garlic paste. Add in the salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese.
- Mix well and make nugget shapes and place on to a greased baking tray or lined tray.
- Place all the nuggets and brush them with oil.
- Bake them on 200 dc for 20-25 minutes depending on your oven till golden brown. Turn sides after 10-15 minutes once done on one side.
- Alternately, you may pan fry them with 2 tbsp. of oil till done.(if you do not have an oven)
- Serve hot with tomato ketchup or mayo dip of your choice.
I don’t make enough cauliflower recipes, and this is exactly the kind of recipe I need to switch things up a little. Perfect for snacks, or as a side to a bigger meal. I’m really intrigued by the combination of Indian staples with the cheeses too – I’m going to have to explore that idea more! Cheers.
Oh these do sound delicious! And so healthy, too! I love that you chose to bake them to keep them lower in fat and calories – that would definitely be my preference. And like you said – I can absolutely see them as a scrumptious little party appetizer with a yummy dipping sauce. Great alternative to fried foods!
These sound delicious, and I love that they are baked, always my preference over fried. Saving to try!
A perfect recipe to try with cauliflower for evening snack. Pinned. I will try this soon
What a genius way to use cauliflower! These nuggets look so tasty, and so much healthier than the traditional ones, made with chicken! Love this idea, saving it to try very soon!
Nice snack idea! I love cauliflower so does my family! We have so many recipes at home with cauliflower so Im really excited to try this nuggets! šš»
These cauliflower nuggets sound like a really tasty and healthy snack. On my to-make list!
Thanks
You wouldn’t guess these are cauliflower nuggets from the pictures. Looks like a genius way to sneak veggies into a kid’s diet! But also an adult… sometimes you just want to have the comfort of a finger food even when having something healthy and these cauliflower nuggets seem the perfect compromise!
I just bought 3 huge heads of cauliflower and was just looking for a different recipe to try with it. These looks yummy and perfect for snacking!
I could eat these alll the time. Delicious as a snack, lunch, appetizer at a party… I just can’t get enough! They came out so flavorful and were easy to make. Great recipe!
Thanks Candice. Glad you liked.