Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Curry Sesame Roasted Cauliflower


1 lg             Cauliflower, stem and center removed
2 Tbs          Olive Oil
1 Tbs          Cumin seeds
1-2 Tbs       Ground Curry
1/2 tsp         Turmeric
3 Tbs          Sesame seeds

Heat oven to 400 degrees

1. Cut the cauliflower into large chunks and put in an oven and microwave safe bowl. Put a little water in and cover with saran wrap and microwave on high for 10-12 minutes.
2. Remove and test for tenderness. If the cauliflower isn't tender zap for another 4-6 minutes.
3. Once cauliflower is tender pour in olive oil and toss to coat. Put in oven and set timer for 25 minutes. You'll have to stir the cauliflower once or twice in that 25 minutes.
4. While cauliflower is baking pour sesame seeds on a sheet pan and roast for 3-5 minutes- until slightly golden and fragrant. Let cool and set aside.
5. After sesame seeds are roasted put the cumin seeds, curry and turmeric on the sheet tray and roast in the oven until fragrant. Probably 1-2 minutes. Set aside (if you have a mortar and pestle you can grind the mix but it isn't necessary).
6. Once the cauliflower is golden and very soft add the roasted curry mix and salt to taste then puree with an immersion blender or working in batches whirr in a food processor. Once you have a smooth mash serve with toasted sesame seeds on top.

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