Cauliflower Masala
- 1 head of cauliflower, cored and cut into 2-inch florets
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- Salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 4 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon Aleppo pepper or Korean red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup water
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- In a 9-by-13-inch glass or ceramic baking dish, toss the cauliflower florets with 1 tablespoon of the oil.
- Season with salt and bake for about 45 minutes, or until just tender and lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil.
- Add the cumin seeds and cook over moderate heat until fragrant.
- Add the garlic, ginger and shallot and cook, stirring, until softened.
- Add the diced tomatoes, turmeric and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften, about 4 minutes.
- Stir the water into the skillet and bring the sauce to a boil.
- Add the baked cauliflower and simmer, stirring, until the florets are evenly coated in a slightly thickened sauce, about 2 minutes.
- Season with salt and serve hot, warm or at room temperature.
cauliflower, canola oil, salt, cumin seeds, garlic, fresh ginger, shallot, tomatoes, turmeric, pepper, water
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/cauliflower-masala (may not work)