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Roast Spiced Yoghurt-Crusted Whole Cauliflower

August 21, 2020 by Noha

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Simple has never looked this impressive.

The moment I saw cauliflower served this way on pinterest, I knew I had to try it! Gladly, I am happy to report that it is one of those rare occasions where an internet trend or fad is actually pretty delicious. I have made it countless times ever since first discovering it, and I always mix up the spices and toppings to keep things interesting.

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Roasting a cauliflower whole might seem odd, but it actually is rather brilliant. The cauliflower is smothered with a spiced yoghurt mixture, then placed in the oven, where the surface develops this gorgeously dark spicy crust, while the inside steams to tender perfection. When you slice it up, the contrast between the burnished outer layer and the creamy pale insides is just gorgeous!

I love topping the slices with some roughly chopped almonds (almonds and cauliflower work SO WELL together!) and a cooling drizzle of tangy buttermilk to balance out the spiciness of the crust. I also love how this beauty can stand its own as a vegetarian main middle-of-the-table roast alternative to meat-based roasts, but also works wonderfully as a simple weekday side or part of a lavish dinner feast. So versatile and visually stunning!

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Here is a little video (part of my new vegetable series) to show you just how dead-easy it is to make. Happy roasting!