Best Indian Cauliflower Rice Recipe - Fragrant Vegetarian Side Dish (2024)

When curry is on the menu you’ll want a delicious side dish to go with it like this aromatic Indian Cauliflower Rice recipe.

Indian cauliflower rice is just like regular rice but without all the carbohydrates

The whole spices in Indian cauliflower rice are essential to making this keto side dish a roaring success.

Each bite yields little bursts of flavor as you chew the spices between your teeth. Making this delicious Indian dish an interesting addition to your keto cooking repertoire.

Serve this Indian cauliflower rice with our delicious Indian korma and lamb madras recipes. It goes perfectly with our other low-carb curry dishes as well.

This recipe makes six generous side serves of Fragrant Indian Cauliflower Rice.

Ingredients for Indian Cauliflower Rice

• ⅓ cup of Ghee
• 2 cloves of Garlic, finely chopped
• ½ inch knob of Ginger, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon of Coriander Seeds
• ½ teaspoon of Cumin Seeds
• ½ teaspoon of Brown Mustard Seeds
• ½ teaspoon of Yellow Mustard Seeds
• ½ teaspoon of Turmeric, ground
• 26 ounces (1 head) of Cauliflower, processed into rice
• 1-2 teaspoons of Salt
• ½ teaspoon of Pepper
• 2 tablespoons of Cilantro, chopped

How To Make Indian Cauliflower Rice

Learning how to make this Indian cauliflower rice recipe is easy just carefully follow the methods below and you’ll have a new favorite side dish.

1. Place the ghee into a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.
2. Add the garlic and ginger and saute on the stove until fragrant.
3. Add the whole spices and saute for 3-5 minutes, until making “popping” noises.
4. Add half of the cauliflower rice and gently mix it into the spices and ghee. Saute for another 3 minutes before adding the remaining cauliflower rice.
5. Add the pepper and salt to taste.
6. Continue to stir the cauliflower rice while cooking for another 8-10 minutes, until softened and cooked through.
7. Remove the frying pan from the heat and mix through the cilantro.
8. Serve and enjoy.

Indian cauliflower rice goes with most curry dishes such as vindaloo.

Want more low carb vegetarian recipes? Try these:

• Low Carb Vegetarian Granola Bars
• Low Carb Avocado Egg Salad Wraps
• Delicious Ketogenic Three Cheese Pie
• Low Carb Mexican Cauliflower Rice
• Low Carb Sour Cream and Chive Broccoli Mash
• Low Carb Ketogenic Soft Pretzels
• Low Carb Creamy Cauliflower Soup

To make a larger batch of fragrant low carb Indian cauliflower rice adjust the serving amount in the recipe card above.

Matt Dobson

I am the founder of My Keto Kitchen. I am a nutritionist, cooking enthusiast, and part-time Van Lifer! Along with a qualified chef, we have created a collection of delicious and healthy recipes.