Indian Rice with Cauliflower

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½  small head cauliflower, cut into small florets
• ¼ cup diced onion
• 1 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
• 1.5 cups cooked brown rice (see note)
• ¼ cup raisins or currants
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 T. chopped fresh cilantro, or more, to taste
• Toasted cashews, optional
• Coconut milk, optional

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a large cast iron skillet.
2. Add the garlic and onion and sauté over medium heat for 1 minute.
3. Add the cauliflower and 3 T. water.
4. Cover and cook until the cauliflower is tender-crisp, about 8 minutes.
5. Add the ginger, cooked rice, raisins, and spices.
6. Stir together and cook, covered, over low heat for 10 minutes.
7. If the mixture seems a bit dry, add a small amount of coconut milk until the consistency you want..
8. Stir in cilantro and season with salt and pepper.
9. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
10. Serve and top with freshly roasted cashews or sesame seeds.