Serves 2–4

This cauliflower is scented with an Indian spice mixture that seeps into every little crack and crevice, perfuming every bite. You will never look at cauliflower the same way again.

Cardamom Cookies

4 ounces ghee

½ cup fine sugar

1 cup fine semolina

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1½ teaspoons ground cardamom

  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the ghee and the sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Sift together the semolina, all-purpose flour, and cardamom.
  4. Stir the dry ingredients into the ghee mixture; mix well.
  5. Let the dough stand in a cool place for 30 minutes.
  6. Form balls using approximately 1 tablespoon of dough for each. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and flatten each ball slightly.
  7. Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until pale brown.
  8. Cool on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container.

illustration Cardamom

The cardamom plant is a relative of ginger and grows in most tropical climates throughout the world. Cardamom pods have a very sweet-spicy smell and taste, similar to cinnamon. The spice refers to the seeds, which can be bought whole or ground.