Indian Spiced Roasted Whole Cauliflower With Tomato

Name: Indian Spiced Roasted Whole Cauliflower With Tomato, Ginger And Coriander
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For Tomato Sauce; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 cup onion, diced; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted and ground; 2 cups diced tomatoes (Muir Glenn Fire Roasted is really good here); 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons freshly grated stem Ginger; 2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro; Salt and pepper to taste; For Cauliflower stuffing; 1 1/2 cups onion, diced; 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly ground stem ginger; 1 tablespoon chopped garlic; 6 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 Anaheim chilies, diced; 1 1/2 tablespoons ground coriander seeds; 2 tablespoons ground almonds or pistachios, plus more for garnishing; 1 head of cauliflower; 2 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds, or 1 tsp. yellow, 1 tsp. brown

Servings: persons

For Tomato Sauce
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup onion, diced
2 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted and ground
2 cups diced tomatoes (Muir Glenn Fire Roasted is really good here)
1 cup water
2 tablespoons freshly grated stem Ginger
2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste
For Cauliflower stuffing
1 1/2 cups onion, diced
1 1/2 tablespoons freshly ground stem ginger
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 Anaheim chilies, diced
1 1/2 tablespoons ground coriander seeds
2 tablespoons ground almonds or pistachios, plus more for garnishing
1 head of cauliflower
2 teaspoons yellow mustard seeds, or 1 tsp. yellow, 1 tsp. brown

1
To make the tomato sauce: Heat the oil in a non-reactive large saute pan.
2
Add the onion and cook until soft.
3
Add the cumin and stir occasionally for 1 minute.
4
Add the freshly grated ginger and cook for another minute.
5
Now add the tomatoes and the water.
6
Bring to a boil and season with salt and pepper. Cover and turn off heat.
7
For cauliflower: Remove outer greens. Steam the whole cauliflower for 8 minutes. Allow to cool.
8
To make stuffing: Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the oil and then the onions.
9
Once onions are soft, add the chilies and the garlic. Add the ginger and coriander and mix well.
10
Now add the almonds or pistachios and season with salt and pepper. Mixture should resemble a thick paste.
11
Turn off heat and allow mixture to cool completely.
12
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
13
Gently stuff the mixture into the seams of the cooled cauliflower florets. Spread the remaining stuffing over the top.
14
Place cauliflower head into a shallow baking dish. If you have extra nuts, sprinkle them over the top and pour about 1 to 2 tlbs. of extra vegetable oil over the top.
15
Bake the cauliflower for 25 minutes.
16
To serve: Reheat the tomato sauce. Pour a little sauce on the bottom of a serving platter. Place cauliflower on top. Pour more sauce on top and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and nuts. Cut into the cauliflower like a cake and serve with sauce on top.

490

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For Tomato Sauce, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/2 cup onion, diced, 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted and ground, and more.

Yes, Indian Spiced Roasted Whole Cauliflower With Tomato, Ginger And Coriander falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Indian Spiced Roasted Whole Cauliflower With Tomato, Ginger And Coriander

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