Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Spicy Baked Cauliflower Florets-VFAM-Cauliflower

A friendly reminder to fellow bloggers to send in their entries for VFAM-Cauliflower event hosted here until September 30.

This is a very simple Cauliflower recipe. Served as an appetizer with Mint and Coriander Chutney or as a side-dish with rotis. It uses only 4 ingredients: Salt, Red Chilli Powder, Turmeric Powder and Vegetable Oil. It also gives you the satisfying taste of the true original, which is  made easier by baking it in the oven. It goes to the VFAM-Cauliflower event, hosted here at TiffinCarrier Antic/ques!

Ingredients
1 medium-sized cauliflower, broken into florets
Turmeric-1/4 tsp
Red Chilli powder/ Cayenne Powder- 1 tsp [ or according to preference]
Salt-3/4 tsp
Vegetable Oil -2-3 tbsps
Chopped coriander for garnish

Method
Break the cauliflower into large florets, 
Wash and rinse thoroughly, 
Arrange on a steamer plate and steam for 5 minutes

Make a marinade with the above spice mix and oil
Pour it over the steamed cauliflower florets
Spread out in a single layer on a baking tray

Heat the oven to 475 F
Bake for 15 -20 minutes/ until golden
Serve with coriander- mint chutney
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31 comments:

  1. divyaSeptember 21, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Omg, mouthwatering here..wat a fabulous dish..

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  2. aipiSeptember 21, 2011 at 5:41 PM

    What a yummy snack ~ It's very gobble-worthy! :)
    USMasala

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  3. ?September 21, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Thanks Divya and Aipi!

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  4. TorviewtorontoSeptember 21, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    we enjoy cauliflower and make similar except for the steaming part :) looks delicious

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  5. chef and her kitchenSeptember 21, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    very yummy snack..love the golden brown gobi florets

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  6. ?September 21, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    Thanks Toreviewtoronto and Prathiba; yes, I just tried steaming the cauliflower for another recipe. This was a smaller portion to try it on!:-)

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  7. RajiSeptember 22, 2011 at 12:45 AM

    The cauliflower looks yum...perfectly baked.

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  8. sangeetaSeptember 22, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    Lovely gorgeous florets !!!
    Steaming makes them luscious from inside , otherwise they tend to get dry i have seen...a perfect thing to wrap in my chapati :)

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  9. Priya SureshSeptember 22, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    Baked cauliflower looks fabulous..feel like having some..

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  10. UnknownSeptember 22, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    Lovely snacks.

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  11. ?September 22, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Thankyou Raji, Sangeeta, Priya and Chandrani!
    Thanks Sangeeta- yes, I tried to get the same texture as for the subzi we make- sauteing in oil and then cooking covered, on low heat, increasing the heat towards the end to get a slight crisp edge.:-)

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  12. NadjiSeptember 22, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Un simple chou-fleur devient une œuvre d'art chez toi.
    Bravo! C'est très beau et certainement très bon.
    See soon

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  13. ?September 22, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Thanks Nadji!

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  14. UnknownSeptember 22, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    wow, that sounds super easy and those baked florets look so tempting, great color and crunch :)

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  15. ?September 22, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Thanks Priya!

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  16. AmilaSeptember 25, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    This looks delicious!! Want to try soon....I sent another 2 entries few days ago for the event.Hope you recieved.....(All together 4 entries from me)

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  17. ?September 25, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Thanks Amy; please do.
    I received your entries and will include them in the round-up.

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  18. Indian KhanaSeptember 26, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    Wow this looks so good ....love the pics even your sadhya looks fab ....glad to find you

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  19. ?September 26, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Thankyou
    Priti!

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  20. arthiSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    this is really tempting..healthy one..

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  21. Nithu BalaSeptember 28, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    Wow! baked cauliflowers looks delicious..nice pictures..

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  22. ?September 28, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    Thanks Arthi and Nithu!

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  23. Umm MymoonahSeptember 28, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    It's crispy, spicy and healthy, wonderful recipe.

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  24. SwathiSeptember 28, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Baked cauliflower looks awesome perfect.

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  25. ShriSeptember 28, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Thanks Ayeehsa, Swathi!

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  26. AlpanaSeptember 29, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Love it love it love it......my mom makes similar gobhi but she deep fries after steaming......baking is healthier .......yummy

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  27. turmericnspiceSeptember 29, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    first time here .....u have a great space:) love cauliflower...lovely colors....looks crunchy and yumicious :)

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  28. ShriSeptember 29, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    Thankyou Alpana and Turmericnspice.

    Yes, I did the Gobi Mussallam the traditional deep fried method too; wanted to try baking. Turned out good.

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  29. Couscous & ConsciousnessOctober 6, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    This looks like a wonderfully simple and yet tasty way of serving cauliflower - yum!
    Sue :-)

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  30. Nalini's KitchenOctober 6, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    gobi looks yummy and delicious,first time here.Gald to follow you,please do drop at my space.

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  31. ShriOctober 6, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Thankyou Nalini!

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