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5 from 2 votes

Roasted Cauliflower Tikka

This cauliflower tikka is made by seasoning fresh cauliflower with a mix of cilantro, ginger, chilies and Indian spices, and then roasting it to perfection!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American, Indian
Servings: 4
Author: Alissa

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro
  • 5 garlic cloves
  • 1 ½ inch piece of fresh ginger peeled
  • juice of 2 lemons about ¼ cup
  • ¼ cup + 2 tbsp. unflavored soy or almond milk
  • 1 tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp. Asian chili paste this will give you a very spicy version, so adjust to taste
  • 2 tsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp. turmeric
  • 1 tsp. garam masala
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 large head of cauliflower chopped into florets

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450º.
  • Coat a large baking dish with oil or cooking spray.
  • Place cilantro, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, milk, cornstarch, chili paste, oil, spices and salt into food processor bowl. Process until blended.
  • Place cauliflower florets into a large bowl or bag. Add cilantro mixture and toss to coat. Transfer to baking dish.
  • Bake 20 minutes, until tender, turning the pieces once or twice during baking to ensure even browning.