Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower with Raita Dip. These Delicious Golden Cauliflower Bites are easy and quick. Serve with a dash of lemon or with a Yogurt onion dip or Green Chutney. Vegan Soyfree Nutfree Recipe. Can be gluten-free

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Cook time: 30 minutes
  • Total time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: fusion, Indian, Vegan

Ingredients

  • 1 medium head of cauliflower, chopped into small florets
  • 3 tsp oil
  • 1 tsp lemon juice or lime juice
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp garam masala or use curry powder of choice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne or use 1 tsp sweet paprika + pinches of cayenne to taste
  • a good dash of black pepper
  • pinches of cinnamon and clove powder (, optional)
  • 1.5 to 2 tbsp panko breadcrumbs (use gluten free breadcrumbs or coarsely crushed oats or 2 tsp rice flour to make gluten-free)
  • raita (see note), chutney or lemon to serve with

Method

  1. Slice the cauliflower into florets and add to a large bowl. Drizzle oil and lemon juice. Mix and rub the oil and lemon juice into the florets.
  2. Mix the spices and breadcrumbs in a bowl. Sprinkle all over the cauliflower and toss well to coat.
  3. Spread on parchment lined baking sheet or large dish and spray oil on the florets.
  4. Bake at 425 degrees F (220 deg C) for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 400 degrees F. Turn the sheet around or move the cauliflower around a bit and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes.
  5. Make the raita dip (see notes), or cilantro mint chutney, chimichurri. Serve as is with dips or with some spiced up beans/chickpeas on the side, or make tacos or wraps.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.