Roasted Curried Cauliflower

A flavorful roasted cauliflower dish seasoned with aromatic curry spices, cumin, and coriander. The florets are roasted until tender with onions and finished with fresh cilantro for a delicious vegetable side dish.

8 servings
55 min

Ingredients

  • 12 cups cauliflower florets
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ¾ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • teaspoons curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon Hungarian hot paprika
  • teaspoons salt
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 450°F. Place cauliflower florets in large roasting pan. Pull apart onion quarters into separate layers; add to cauliflower. Stir coriander seeds and cumin seeds in small skillet over medium heat until slightly darkened, about 5 minutes. Crush coarsely in mortar with pestle. Place seeds in medium bowl. Whisk in oil, vinegar, curry powder, paprika, and salt. Pour dressing over vegetables; toss to coat. Spread vegetables in single layer. Sprinkle with pepper.

    15 min

  2. 2.

    Roast vegetables until tender, stirring occasionally, about 35 minutes. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm in 450°F oven 10 minutes, if desired.)

    35 min

  3. 3.

    Mound vegetables in large bowl. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro. Serve warm or at room temperature.

    5 min