Roasted Cauliflower with Cumin and Turmeric
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
A spicy roasted cauliflower recipe with freshly ground cumin seed and turmeric, and finished with lemon zest. Recipe adapted from Meera Sodha's beautiful cookbook, Made in India.
Recipe Type:
Side
Keyword:
turmeric cauliflower
Makes: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into 1/2-inch florets
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground cumin seed
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 tablespoons grapeseed oil or other heat-tolerant neutral oil
- 1 red chili pepper, stemmed, seeded, and sliced thin
- zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
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Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss to coat. Arrange cauliflower with plenty of room on a large rimmed baking sheet.
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Roast, shaking pan every 10 minutes, until cauliflower is golden with browned edges, 35 - 40 minutes. Top with lemon zest and serve.