Indian Cauliflower

A spicy cauliflower served whole on a platter - looks like a red and yellow flower. Garam Masala can be found in Indian grocery stores and some traditional grocery stores. I like to serve peas and carrots lightly cooked in butter on the side of this dish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 168 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 small onion, minced
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• ½ head lettuce
• 1 large head cauliflower
• 2 tomatoes, pureed
• 3 teaspoons garam masala (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cut off most of the cauliflower's stem and place the whole head in a baking dish.

Step 2

Heat two tablespoons of oil and turmeric together in a small frying pan. Brush the cauliflower head with the oil and turmeric mixture.

Step 3

Bake the cauliflower for 30 minutes.

Step 4

While the cauliflower is cooking heat two tablespoons of oil in a frying pan, mix in the minced onions and saute until the are a medium brown color. Add the pureed tomatoes, garlic powder, garam masala and salt. Let this mixture simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Arrange lettuce leaves on a serving plate. Place the cauliflower on top of the lettuce. Pour the tomato curry over the cauliflower. Serve hot.