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Garam Masala Spiced Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Pilau Rice and Coconut Raita

“Roasting a cauliflower whole really intensifies its naturally nutty flavour which works perfectly with the garam masala.

Dairy Free
Gluten Free
Salt free
Sugar Free
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Garam Masala Spiced Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Pilau Rice and Coconut Raita
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Ingredients

For the cauliflower
  • 2 tbsp Steenbergs organic garam masala
  • 2 tbsp rapeseed oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 large cauliflower, leaves removed and base trimmed, roughly 1 kg in total
For the coconut raita
  • 250g coconut yoghurt
  • 1/2 cucumber, seeds removed and finely chopped
  • 1/2 small pack of mint, leaves picked and finely chopped
  • 1/2 lemon, juice of
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1/2 tsp Steenbergs organic garam masala
For the pilau rice
  • 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
  • 1/2 tbsp Steenbergs cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tbsp Steenbergs brown mustard seeds
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 300g basmati rice
  • 600ml water
  • 1 tsp Steenbergs ground turmeric
  • 8 Steenbergs green cardamom pods, lightly bashed
  • 3 Steenbergs bay leaves
  • 6 Steenbergs cloves
  • 2 Steenbergs cinnamon sticks

“Roasting a cauliflower whole really intensifies its naturally nutty flavour which works perfectly with the garam masala. The brightly coloured and aromatic pilau rice is a great addition and this would also work as part of a wider array of dishes. Serve with mango chutney too, if you like.”

Many thanks to Gabriella English for the recipe.

Serves 4-6

Prep time: 25 minutes

Cooking time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Method

01
Preheat your oven to 220°C (200°C fan) gas mark 7. Soak the rice in a large bowl of water. In a small bowl mix together the garam masala, rapeseed oil, garlic and season with salt and pepper. Add the cauliflower to a high sided roasting tin and rub this mixture all over the cauliflower. Pour 100ml just boiled water around the cauliflower, cover loosely with foil and roast for 30 minutes then remove the foil and continue to roast for 35-40 minutes until browned and just tender when a skewer is inserted into the middle.
02
To make the raita, combine all the ingredients then taste and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
03
To make the pilau rice, heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Once hot, add the cumin and mustard seeds and fry, stirring, until aromatic, about 1 minute. Add the onion, lower the heat and cook, stirring, until softened and lightly golden, 5-6 minutes. Drain and rinse the rice then add to the saucepan with the water, turmeric, cardamom, bay leaves, cloves and cinnamon sticks. Season generously with salt then cover with a lid, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to the lowest setting and cook for 12-15 minutes, until all the water is absorbed. Remove from the heat and leave to stand for 5 minutes before carefully fluffing up with a fork.
04
When everything is ready, slice the cauliflower and serve with the rice, raita and mango chutney if you like