This succulent cauliflower recipe from the cookbookMasalais bursting with flavor and spice.

Serve it up as a scene-stealing side or hearty vegetarian main.

Bored of roasted cauliflower?

Punjabi Cauliflower

Photo: Heami Lee

Shake things up and turn those florets into this vibrant dish from Anita Jaisinghani, the acclaimed Houston-based chef.

Serve this cauliflower dish as a side or with rice for a delicious and satisfying vegetarian main.

Very finely chop green leaves and stems and set aside.

(The only inedible part of the cauliflower is the core; discard that.)

Heat ghee in a shallow saute pan over high.

Gently drop in mustard seeds; the spices should make a popping and sizzling sound.

Immediately add onion and finely chopped cauliflower greens.

Stir in garlic, cauliflower florets, turmeric, and salt.

Stir in chili powder, tomatoes, and ginger and bring to a simmer over medium-high.

Sprinkle garam masala on top, turn off heat, and let rest, uncovered, for 10 minutes.

Gently mix cauliflower, garnish with cilantro, and serve.