Broiled Curried-Flower
- 1 medium head cauliflower (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- 12 teaspoon whole cumin seed
- 12 teaspoon whole coriander seed
- 12 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
- 12 teaspoon dried orange peel
- 12 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 12 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
- 12 cup canola oil
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 12 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- Position an oven rack approximately 4 inches from the broiler and preheat to the high broil setting.
- Rinse and trim any green leaves from the head of the cauliflower, leaving as much of the center stalk as possible.
- Lay the head, stem up, on a cutting board and cut in half from top to bottom.
- Lay each half on its side and cut in half again.
- Slice each quarter pie style into wedges, so that a piece of core holds each wedge together and the outer edge thickness is not more than 3/4-inch thick.
- Lay the cauliflower onto a cooling rack set inside a half sheet pan and cover with aluminum foil, leaving one end open.
- Crush together the cumin, coriander, mustard, orange peel, turmeric, and fenugreek in a small ramekin using the end of a rolling pin.
- Place the oil in a large metal measuring cup or 1-quart saucepan and set over high heat until it shimmers.
- Immediately remove from the heat, add to the spice mixture, and steep for 5 minutes.
- Place the sheet pan into the oven and carefully pour in the water, seal the foil opening, and broil for 6 minutes.
- Remove the foil and brush the cauliflower with half of the seasoned oil.
- Sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt.
- Return to the oven and broil until browned, another 5 to 10 minutes.
- Turn the cauliflower over and brush with the remaining oil and sprinkle with the remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt.
- Return to the oven and broil until browned, another 5 to 10 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
- You can use your favorite dip if you like.
head cauliflower, cumin, yellow mustard seeds, ground turmeric, fenugreek seeds, canola oil, boiling water, kosher salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/broiled-curried-flower-469896 (may not work)