How to Make Egyptian Style Fried Cauliflower with Tahina Sauce | قرنبيط وطحينة | The Egyptian Cook

tahini

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Potato starch is a cost-effective thickening alternative.

oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is often less expensive.

Break cauliflower into florets.

Give the florets a bath in boiling water for about 10 minutes until fork tender.

In a bowl, combine tahini, fresh lemon juice, fresh garlic, sea salt, and a splash of water to make the tahina sauce.

In another bowl, combine eggs, flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground coriander, ground cumin, and baking soda to make the batter.

Dip the boiled cauliflower florets into the batter until well-coated.

Shallow fry the battered cauliflower over medium heat for about 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden brown.

Once golden brown, remove the cauliflower from the oil and pair it with the tahina sauce for serving.

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