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Egyptian Cauliflower Fritters with Tunisian Taktouka

Name: Egyptian Cauliflower Fritters with Tunisian Taktouka
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Appetizer
Ingredients: 1 medium cauliflower, cut into small florets; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup milk; Salt and pepper, to taste; Olive oil, for frying; 2 large tomatoes, peeled and diced; 1 red bell pepper, roasted, peeled, and chopped; 1 green bell pepper, roasted, peeled, and chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp paprika; Salt and pepper, to taste

Enjoy these spiced cauliflower fritters served alongside a vibrant Tunisian tomato-pepper salad, rich with North African spices.

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·By Troy·January 18, 2026

Egyptian Cauliflower Fritters with Tunisian Taktouka

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Cauliflower Fritters

For the Tunisian Taktouka

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 336 kcal
Protein: 11.6 g
Carbs: 42.6 g
Fat: 14.6 g
Fiber: 7.2 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 1342 kcal
Protein: 46.2 g
Carbs: 170.3 g
Fat: 58.3 g
Fiber: 28.6 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 medium cauliflower cut into small florets	145	11	30	1	12
1 cup all-purpose flour	455	13	95	1	3
2 tsp ground cumin	16	0.8	2.7	0.9	0.8
1 tsp ground turmeric	9	0.3	1.7	0.2	0.5
1 tsp ground coriander	5	0.2	1.1	0.1	0.6
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper	3	0.2	0.6	0.1	0.3
2 eggs lightly beaten	140	12	1	10	0
1/2 cup milk	60	3	5	3	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Olive oil for frying	240	0	0	27	0
2 large tomatoes peeled and diced	64	3	14	1	5
1 red bell pepper roasted, peeled, and chopped	37	1	9	0.4	3
1 green bell pepper roasted, peeled, and chopped	33	1	7	0.3	2.5
2 cloves garlic minced	9	0.4	2	0	0.1
1 tbsp olive oil	120	0	0	14	0
1 tsp paprika	6	0.3	1.2	0.3	0.8
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Cauliflower Fritters

1
Blanch Cauliflower
Blanch the cauliflower florets in boiling water for 3 minutes, then drain and cool.
Tip: Ensure cauliflower is fully drained to avoid a watery batter.
2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, mix flour, cumin, turmeric, coriander, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
3
Prepare Batter
Stir in the eggs and milk until you have a smooth batter, then fold in the cauliflower.

Preparing the Tunisian Taktouka

1
Sauté Garlic
Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
2
Cook Vegetables
Add the tomatoes and bell peppers, season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
Tip: Roast the peppers on an open flame for a smoky flavor.
3
Simmer
Let it simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

How to Make Egyptian Cauliflower Fritters with Tunisian Taktouka

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Frying the Fritters
Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat, drop spoonfuls of the batter, and cook until golden brown on both sides.
2
Simmering the Taktouka
Let the mixture reduce until it thickens slightly and the flavors meld together.

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Preparation

Preparing the Cauliflower Fritters

Blanch Cauliflower

Mix Dry Ingredients

Prepare Batter

Preparing the Tunisian Taktouka

Sauté Garlic

Cook Vegetables

Simmer

How to Make Egyptian Cauliflower Fritters with Tunisian Taktouka

Frying the Fritters

Simmering the Taktouka

Chef's Tips

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