Roasted Cauliflower with Indian Barbecue Sauce

Tender roasted cauliflower florets tossed in a flavorful Indian-inspired barbecue sauce made with cumin, ginger, and garlic. This fusion dish combines classic roasting techniques with bold Asian flavors.

6 servings
55 min

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
  • 1 clove garlic
  • cups ketchup
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Toast cumin in small skillet over medium heat until darker in color and beginning to smoke, about 11/2 minutes. Set aside.

    2 min

  2. 2.

    Toss cauliflower and 2 tablespoons oil in large bowl. Transfer to medium rimmed baking sheet. Roast until very tender, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes.

    45 min

  3. 3.

    Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add ginger and garlic; sauté until very fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, and toasted cumin. Bring to boil, whisking to blend. Reduce heat to very low; simmer barbecue sauce 1 minute to blend flavors, whisking constantly.

    5 min

  4. 4.

    Remove cauliflower from oven; transfer to large bowl. Toss with enough barbecue sauce to coat; season to taste with salt and pepper.

    3 min

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