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• 2 tablespoons olive or peanut oil
• 1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon whole fennel seeds
• 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
• 1 medium potato (about 6 ounces), peeled and chopped
• 2 teaspoons peeled and chopped fresh ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
• 1 fresh hot green chili, chopped (more or less to taste)
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili powder or cayenne (to taste)
• About 3 1/2 cups cauliflower florets (from about 1/2 a large 2.75-pound head)
• 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped or 1 1/2 cups canned chopped tomatoes
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste (we wanted more)
• A couple spoonfuls heavy cream or dollops of yogurt
• 1/2 cup cooked basmati or other long-grain white rice
• Handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Lime wedges
• Toasted pita or naan wedges