Cauliflower with Béchamel Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 large cauliflower
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt
Sauce
- 1/4 cup corn oil
- 2 large chopped onions
- 5 crushed garlic cloves
- 2 chopped green bell peppers
- 4 large grated tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon mixed spices
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried mint
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups stock or water
- 1 cup chopped parsley
Béchamel
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 1 cup liquid cream
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Topping
- Grated mozzarella or cheddar cheese
Preparation
Prepare the cauliflower by boiling or steaming it until tender
Heat the corn oil in a pan and sauté the chopped onions and crushed garlic until softened
Add the chopped green bell peppers, grated tomatoes, and all the spices for the sauce, then stir in the tomato paste and stock or water
Simmer the sauce mixture until it thickens and the flavors combine
In a separate saucepan, make the béchamel by heating the milk and cream, gradually whisking in the flour until thickened, and season with salt and nutmeg
Assemble the dish by placing the cooked cauliflower in a baking dish, pouring the sauce over it, then topping with the béchamel sauce
Sprinkle the grated cheese over the top and bake in the oven until golden and bubbly
