Spicy Roasted Cauliflower Steaks Crusted with Parmesan Cheese

Inspiration is always vital in the process of learning. No matter how learned and experienced one becomes, remaining grounded is the most sensible thing to do as you always get to learn something or the other from millions of people around you who are creative and talented enough to impart an ocean of knowledge to the world.

This recipe is an inspiration from a fellow blogger who is gorgeous, creative and always motivated to do things differently! She is no other than Melissa from

https://nourishedpeach.com/

The first time I read this recipe, I knew it is a sure winner. Every time my LO eats cauliflower, I trick her by stating it as Broccoli! I know what a shame! 😦 BUT! this time in fact when she asked me what is it!…I rather told her the truth…It’s Cauliflower! And her reaction was …”Hmmm I love cauliflower mumma!” ❤ ❤ ❤ What a relief! If DD loves it, you must rest assured about this dish being GOOD STUFF FOR SURE!

I have changed the recipe a little bit, to suit our Indian taste buds. Added a few spices and served it with chilled yogurt spinkled with dry herbs. {Confession: We Indians love our spices! :P} But the basic foundation for the dish remains the same. Thank you Melissa for such awesome recipes. Do visit her blog to see the original recipe and explore some of her kitchen goodness. It is sheer pleasure to go through her space! The link as below:

Parmesan Crusted Cauliflower Steaks

Ingredients:

1 head of cauliflower

Unsalted butter – 4 tbsp

Garlic Cloves – 2-3

Yogurt – 2-3 tbsp

Paprika – 1 tsp

Tandoori masala powder – 1 tsp

Mix of dry herbs (basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, sage) – 1 tsp

Grated Parmesan cheese – 1/4 cup

Salt – as per taste

Black pepper powder – 1/4 tsp

Olive oil – 1 tbsp

Method:

Cut the head of the cauliflower into 4 parts (Quarters). Mix paprika, tandoori masala powder, dry herbs, salt and black pepper powder with the yogurt. Marinate the cauliflower well with this spice mix.

P.S> Be careful with the salt as parmesan cheese does have substantial salt content already. 

Preheat the oven to 204 degree celcius.

Take a baking dish.

Add the butter and garlic cloves in whole. Sprinkle 1/2 tsp of dry herbs.

Add the parmesan cheese.

Place the marinated cauliflower steaks. Drizzle on top with some olive oil and parmesan cheese.

Pop it into the oven. Roast for 35-45 mins until the cauliflowers are well done.

I served the roasted cauliflowers with chilled yogurt sprinkled with dry herbs and spinach leaves salad.

Enjoy!!