Cauliflower Roast

Ingredients

1/2 of a large cauliflower
Chilli sauce - 2 tbsp
Corn Starch - 2 tbsp
Red chilli powder - 1/2 tbsp
Pepper powder - 1/4 tbsp
Cumin powder - 1/4 tbsp
Garam masala - 1/4 tbsp
Salt - To taste
Water / Oil - 1 tbsp
Coriander leaves - To Garnish (optional)

Seasoning:
Oil - 1 tbsp
Mustard + Urad dhal - 1 tsp
Curry leaves - 5 Nos.
Chopped Onion - 1tsp

Method

1. Separate the cauliflower florets and cut them into small bite-sized pieces. Wash thoroughly under running water and dry them with a paper towel. (ie) Make sure the florets are not too wet after washing to avoid the masala to be too watery.
2. In a mixing bowl, add all the other ingredients and mix them thoroughly without any lumps.
3. Add in the cauliflower and mix well to get a uniform coat of masala on all cauliflower florets.
4. Arrange them in a greased baking tray and bake for 20 min in a 450 F preheated oven. (This is to make sure the masala is almost cooked and the florets are 3/4th cooked.So when we roast this again on stovetop, the cauliflower florets will not turn mushy b'coz of the added chilli sauce.)
5. In a frying pan, do the seasoning and add in the cauliflower florets. Cook in a low heat for 10 - 15 min until the florets are completely cooked but not mushy.
6. Garnish with coriander leaves.
7. Serve as a side or as an appetizer. 

Note

This dish can be done on stove top alone (in case there is no oven). 

1. Do the seasoning.
2. Add in the masala mix and cook for 2 min in a low - medium heat.
3. Add in the florets and cook in a low - medium heat till its done.

The taste will be little different b'coz we cook the sauce in the oil initially. But hopefully this will turn out good.(I have never tried this stovetop alone version though)