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The BEST Indian Spiced Roasted Cauliflower!

May 31, 2021Last Modified: November 7, 2022

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Tender Cauliflower florets roasted with Indian spices garnished with cilantro and a small terracotta bowl with red chutney.

Roasted Indian Spiced Gobi!

Do you like Gobi? In Indian cooking, gobi means cauliflower. This roasted gobi will be a HUGE treat for you if you are a cauliflower lover!

Roasting a cauliflower helps to bring out its sweetness. Also, the cauliflower really takes on the flavor of the spices and really becomes a flavor bomb!

What Ingredients Do We Need To Make Indian Spiced Roasted Cauliflower?

The ingredient list for this dish is super short!

  • 1 small head of cauliflower
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • garam masala (many grocery stores sell this or click here to buy on Amazon)
  • turmeric (most grocery stores sell this or click here to buy on Amazon)
  • cilantro (optional and pretty garnish!)
Cauliflower florets in a white bowl, olive oil in a small terracotta bowl, and garam masala, turmeric, and pink salt in a white dish.

Garam masala is an incredible mix of spices. It typically includes cumin, coriander, cardamom, bay leaves, star anise, cloves, and nutmeg. There are certainly variations and seemingly endless varieties of types of garam masala. They have one thing in common: they are supremely aromatic! Please take the time to inhale the scent of this spice mix when you make this dish.

Now let's talk about turmeric. Turmeric (and especially curcumin which is its most active compound) also has many health benefits associated with it! There is also a great article, again from Healthline.com, called "10 Proven Health Benefits of Turmeric and Curcumin" which is really fascinating and worth reading.

This combination of salt, garam masala, and turmeric is MAGICAL.

How To Make This INCREDIBLE Roasted Gobi!

Making this Indian Spiced Cauliflower is SUPER SIMPLE!

  1. Preheat your oven to 425F.
  2. Combine the spices and olive oil in a small bowl.
  3. Cut up the cauliflower into even smallish pieces.
  4. Add the spice mix to the cauliflower and stir to coat each piece.
  5. Place the small pieces of cauliflower on a roasting tray or baking tray, taking care not to crowd the cauliflower.
  6. Roast for approximately 30 minutes until fork tender. Adjust the time if necessary.
  7. Taste and add additional salt if desired, and garnish with some cilantro.
  8. ENJOY!!!
Cauliflower florets coated with olive oil and spices.
Coat the florets in the oil and spice mixture.
Tender cauliflower florets roasted with Indian spices with a fork piercing one of the florets to show how tender it is.
Roast until fork tender.

Ideas For Serving This Amazing Roasted Cauliflower!

I took this out of the oven and just started gobbling it down. 🙂 It's that good! The cauliflower was so tender and really took on the flavors of these amazing spices. If you can manage not to devour it just after it comes out of the oven, then here are some serving suggestions:

Dip the florets into your favorite chutney.

Tender Cauliflower florets roasted with Indian spices garnished with cilantro and a small terracotta bowl with red chutney and a fork piercing one of the florets which was dipped in the chutney.

Enjoy it with some basmati rice (the KING of rices!) or some naan bread.

Pair it with your favorite Indian curry! May I suggest Chicken Makhani aka Indian Butter Chicken?

Be warned! This just may become your fave way of enjoying cauliflower!

Tender Cauliflower florets roasted with Indian spices garnished with cilantro and a small terracotta bowl with red chutney.

FAQ

Is roasted cauliflower healthy?

Absolutely yes! Cauliflower is on a list of Powerhouse Fruits and Vegetables from the CDC. I just discovered this list of produce ranked by nutrient density. These are supposed to be some of the best foods you can eat to help prevent chronic disease. Cauliflower is #24!

Why is my roasted cauliflower tough?

If you don't cook the cauliflower long enough, it will be tough and not tender. Be sure to cook it long enough until it is fork tender.

Some Other Recipes You May Enjoy!

Phul Gobi (Braised Indian Spiced Cauliflower - another great way to enjoy cauliflower!)

phul gobi

Super Simple Indian Spiced Tilapia in Coconut Milk

Indian Spiced Tilapia in Coconut Milk

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Tender Cauliflower florets roasted with Indian spices garnished with cilantro and a small terracotta bowl with red chutney.

The BEST Indian Spiced Roasted Cauliflower!

Grace
Get ready to feast on the MOST DELICIOUS Indian Spiced Cauliflower ever!
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 people as a side
Calories 130 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cauliflower on the small side
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ ts salt plus additional to taste
  • ½ ts garam masala
  • ½ ts turmeric
  • cilantro optional garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 425F. Rinse the head of cauliflower, and cut into smallish pieces. Try to cut the pieces into similar sizes. Place into a mixing bowl.
    Cauliflower cut into small pieces in a glass bowl
  • Combine the salt, turmeric, and garam masala in a small bowl. Add the olive oil, and stir until well combined.
    Salt, garam masala, turmeric in a white bowl
  • Add the spice/olive oil mixture to the cut up cauliflower. Stir to coat each piece of cauliflower as uniformly with the mixture as best you can.
    Small pieces of cut up cauliflower coated with a spice mixture in a glass bowl
  • Add the cauliflower to the baking sheet and try not to crowd them. Place in your oven for approximately 30 minutes or until fork tender. At 20 minutes remove the cauliflower and stir around to ensure even browning. Taste and add additional salt as desired.
    Indian Spiced Cauliflower in a white serving dish

Notes

A few leaves of cilantro make for a beautiful garnish. 
Enjoy this Indian Spiced Gobi with rice, naan, or as a great vegetable side to accompany your main meal!
Nice served with your chutney of choice or try this Easy Date and Tomato Chutney.
Try not to devour the entire head of cauliflower!😁

Nutrition

Calories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 334mgPotassium: 437mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 69mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cauliflower, roasted cauliflower, vegetables
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