Spiced Whole Cauliflower Difficulty: Easy An impressive centrepiece for your guests to admire and a delicious vegetarian alternative. INGREDIENTS 1 whole cauliflower (outer leaves removed) 2 cloves garlic (crushed for traditional method) 1 tsp cumin seeds (ground cumin for traditional method) 1 tsp paprika 2 tbsp sesame seeds 60g olive oil 1tsp salt ½ tsp pepper Directions Thermal Method You will need to boil your whole cauliflower first in a large pot of heavily salted water for 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon and a fork to remove the cauliflower. Place cooked cauliflower on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Preheat your oven to 200C degrees. Place cumin seeds into thermal cooker and heat for 3 minutes at 80 degrees speed soft. Grind seeds for 30 seconds on speed 9. Place remaining ingredients into the Thermomix and process together for 5 seconds on speed Transfer your rub mixture to a small bowl and pour then rub the contents into the cauliflower with your hands or with a pastry brush. Place in the oven and cook for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve as a side dish or drizzle with a yoghurt sauce and flat bread. Traditional Method Same directions as thermal method but skip step 3 and jump to step 4 including the ground cumin using a food processor or chop and mix by hand.
