# Atomic Cauliflower (Spicy Pickled Cauliflower)

This Atomic Cauliflower is crunchy, fiery, and wildly addictive, turning cauliflower into a dangerous and delicious dish.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 15 min
- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 medium head cauliflower, cut into small florets
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 0.5 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp salt
- 2 red chili peppers, sliced (or jalapeños)
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
- 0.5 tsp turmeric
- lemon slices
- cucumber slices
- fresh herbs

## Instructions

1. Pack cauliflower florets, chili peppers, garlic, and optional lemon or cucumber into a clean jar.
2. In a saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, salt, mustard seeds, coriander seeds, red pepper flakes, and turmeric.
3. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve.
4. Carefully pour the hot brine over the cauliflower until fully covered.
5. Let cool at room temperature.
6. Seal and refrigerate at least 12–24 hours before eating.

## Equipment

- jar
- saucepan

## Tips

- Best after 48 hours of refrigeration.
- Store refrigerated in an airtight jar for up to 2 weeks.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?ref=saved&v=1457325566056810
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/e336a3de-e40f-4c55-8fd0-4dbf2c129bb9
- Extracted: 2026-02-19

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