The actual "classic" in some Indian families is to deep-fry the cauliflower but you know I seldom deep-fry at home, so I kinda adapted it to the roasting method. Turns out very well and I love it. I actually love how Indians cook their cauliflower - this spiced-roasted cauliflower, and the Potato Cauliflower (Aloo Gobi) etc...I enjoy them all...
Oven - Roasted Cauliflower a la Cauliflower Goreng (Deep-Fried Cauliflower)
Ingredients: blanched cauliflower florets, dried on kitchen paper towels; [Seasonings]: pinch of cumin, fennel, turmeric, paprika/cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper, a little butter; 1-2 tsp cornflour; some butter to "oil" the roasting pan
Before "shaking" them up, before roasting...
After "shaking" them up, before roasting...
Directions: Add cauliflower florets into deep mixing bowl, sprinkle seasonings (including a little butter) over, cover the bowl and mix well ("shake shake shake") to thoroughly season the vegetable (Note: you can add everything to Ziploc bag, make sure it is sealed tight, then shake the bag to marinate the vegetable). Add cornflour, mix them well with seasoned cauliflower and make sure cornflour thoroughly coats the cauliflower (see above photos). Preheat oven to 400°F, then roast the vegetables for 15 - 20 minutes, or until the cauliflower is lightly browned and turns golden.
After roasting...
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Congrats to Anncoo! Like you, I seldom deep-fry food at home. Pan-fry and stir-fry is my choice. And, oven-roasting is something wise to learn too.
ReplyDeletewow.. Simple and really nice roasted cauliflower. Very healthy too! I shall think of this the next time I cook for myself :)
ReplyDeletelooks great! I always have cauliflower at home for my hamster, I have to try your recipe next time (minus the tumeric haha)
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Ancoo!
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Love this healthier way of cooking. I've stopped deep frying myself.
ReplyDeletethis dish look so yummy! Congrats to Anncoo.
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ReplyDeleteMust add turmeric lah!
Anncoo, COngratulations! Oven-roasting sounds relatively healthy.
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ReplyDeleteI love roasted cauliflower-yours look extra good and perfect. Oh, and, your'e right, roasted broccoli can be not so great. I've had really nice grilled broccoli, but only one chef I know makes it nice!
I adore Cauliflower. Its so delicious. This is certainly a different way of making it into something delicious.
ReplyDeleteHmm.. I've never thought about roasting cauliflower before. But, those caramelized bits look delicious!
ReplyDeleteWoohoo...I'm really a lucky winner! This reusable bag is really useful to me. I always carry recycle bag when I go for marketing. Thanks again!
ReplyDeleteMy husband love cauliflower, must try to roast it next time.
Congrats Anncoo, very handy bags!
ReplyDeleteI like oven roasted cauliflower, the seasoning looks very good!
Hehe, that's one shake 'n' bake, er, shake 'n' roast I don't mind trying! Looks scrumptious!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Anncoo! Btw, that cauliflower looks quite flavourful and tasty!
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what a delicious spread.
ReplyDeleteOh I love those flavorful vegetable dishes, what a great idea to prepare cauliflower! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYummy cauliflower! Congrats to Anncoo!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Anncoo! This dish looks like something I would definitely try, sounds yummy. I don't use cauliflower in my cooking much, don't know why. I lean towards broccoli more. Thank you for sharing the recipe.
ReplyDeleteCauliflower looks so delicious. Congrats Anncoo :-)
ReplyDeleteSome good looking cauliflower! I like how reusable bags are catching on. Seem to be the hip thing to do, and rightfully so!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipe. My husband love this!!!
ReplyDeleteAnyway, congrats for the winner
Great photos. Indian cauliflower is one of my favorite foods ever. Your version looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteOh! Love the way you prepared the cauliflower...simple, healthy and tasty :-)
ReplyDeleteOh I have to try this, I love Indian style cauliflower and roasting is such a great idea.
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Anncoo! how is the roast cauliflower taste? never try this method..how come I didn't see WH bag at the store? must visit wholefood store soon!!
ReplyDeleteI love cauliflower any way it's prepared! But especially roasted! It does lovely things for the flavor.
ReplyDeleteRoasting is one of my fave ways to enjoy cauliflower. I love how crunchy it gets on the ends, and the toasty flavor it imparts.
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ReplyDeleteGlad someone is with me on roasted broccoli :p
@Cheri
ReplyDeleteYou are spot-on ...those caramelized bits are best!
I love fried and roasted cauliflower! Thanks for the new twist on it that I will keep in mind next time!
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ReplyDeleteI enjoy broccoli equally but I guess it has got to do with the cooking method. Someone, I prefer broccoli blanched or in a simple stir-fry. Cauliflower seem to shine more with spices. So maybe the tendency to like either of them lies in your usual/preferred cooking methods at home?
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ReplyDeleteHmmm....they shd love the bags....hmmm..or maybe different locations do it differently? I love the bags so much - so small and handy, plus really hip to carry one, esp when you are not in the US. ;p
The roasted cauliflower taste very good. You must try them.
cinnamon girl and carolyn, you all know what's good stuff! :D
ReplyDeleteThat looks lovely! I've eaten this at restaurants but never made it at home! :)
ReplyDeleteYay, congrats Ancoo! The roasted cauliflowers look very nice with the char parts. Love the spices you've used.
ReplyDeleteMmm...looks simple and delicious. Ann, congrats for being the lucky winner!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to thw winner. I love cauliflower it can easily change with any flavor. I like how you put the before and after picture. great recipe.
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I've never had cauliflower other than boiled... I know, boring. But I never thought much of it, never thought I could spice it up. Lovely recipe this one. I'll keep your suggestion in mind the next time I buy cauliflower.
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What a beautiful gift and congratulations to Ann, she is such a nice lady.
ReplyDeletelorraine, you shd try them at home. It's easy, if you have those spices ready.
ReplyDeletemagda, I thought I was the only boring one who usually eats her vegetables blanched.
Well, sometimes I do like to roast and stir-fry my vegetables. Try roasted cauliflower - they are really good.
I adore roasted cauliflower. It gets all caramelized and crisp and yummy. So. Good. I have to try it with all of these spices!
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oh that cauliflower looks great!
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Wow. this looks fantastic. I use to work with a lovely girl who was vegetarian. One day she came to work with some curry cauliflower that she made at home. They tasted amazing. This looks exactly like it. YUM
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Cheers, Kristy
OH YEY! Congrats to Anncoo for winning :) I love reusable bags, those plastic bags are annoying as they pile up endlessly in my kitchen cabinets. I always love roasting cauliflower, it gives you that nutty sweet smokey taste -- divine!
ReplyDeleteWonderful dish, I would have to make this when hubby is not around though. He doesn't like the smell of cauliflower. I think its yummy though.
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Congrats to Anncoo! The roasted cauliflower looks very tasty!
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amy, I love curry cauliflower a lot too! Posting something similar soon :)
ReplyDeleteJoy, indeed...the sweet...the smokey...
I do keep plastic bags (for throwing garbage) ...does not sound enviro-friendly, huh? :O
HH, the spices may mask the smell? Let him try this?
My favorite way of eating cauliflower is to roast them, too. Other than brussel sprouts, cauliflower is my favorite roasted veggie! It smells a bit bad roasting in the oven though! lol.
ReplyDeleteI always stay away from cauliflower as it has some kind of taste/smell. This might be a great way to enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteyou can do olive oil too - i find the spritzer kind to be particularly low-carb & -cal. you don't need the flour either, with a teeny bit of oil the cauliflower does just fine, even at 500 degrees. (i do marjoram, pepper & pinch of salt, but i'm excited to try your version.)
ReplyDeletesophia, pigpigscorner, is it the sulphric smell? ...the spices mask it well :D
ReplyDeleteDominique, thanks for the handy tips! ':D
roasted cauliflower - sounds like a good and delish idea:) I've never eaten cauliflower this way and now I'm curious. Thank you for sharing the recipe ....
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ReplyDeleteGreat idea about roasting as opposed to frying.
I leave the frying to my Mom-in-law ;0)
I was just wondering...how important is keeping the corn flour in the recipe? I was actually thinking of skipping that part?!?
Thanks for sharing your recipe...love the pic too!
Flavourful wishes, Claudia
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ReplyDeleteYou can try skipping that. I have actually done it without the flour a few times. They are equally tasty, just less crunchy bits(supposed from the flour).
Do I put the ziploc bag containing the seasoned cauliflower inside the oven to roast. Sorry for asking. I'm a novice cook.
ReplyDeleteNo no, you can't do that. Ziploc bag cannot go into the oven. After seasoning, please pour them out into a baking tray that can be also lined with a Aluminum foil.
ReplyDeleteIt is near impossible to make cauliflower look good and here you have NAILED IT! this looks delicious!
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ReplyDeleteI love roasted cauliflower! Your spiced up version looks so tasty!
ReplyDeleteCauliflower is one of my favorite "super food" and to see different way to prepare it like you have here makes it more interesting. I've never cooked cauliflower like you do here and for that, thanks a lot for sharing your fantastic recipe.
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