Roasted Cauliflower Pilaf With Watermelon Sauce

This Roasted Cauliflower Pilaf With Watermelon Sauce has the mouth-watering deliciousness of comfort food at its best. You can enjoy it without any guilt.

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RECIPE INGREDIENTS

» For Roasted Cauliflower //

• Cauliflower, Broken Florets - 1 Cup
• Olive Oil - 1 Tbsp
• Garlic Cloves Sliced - 2
• Salt - 1/2 Tsp
• Cilantro Leaves - 1 Tbsp

» For Watermelon Sauce //

• Parsley - 5-6 Strands
• Watermelon Diced - 3/4 Cup
• Garlic Cloves Sliced - 2
• Salt And Ground Pepper To Taste
• Nonfat Greek Yogurt - 2 Tbsp (Use Dairy-Free Yogurt For Vegan Version)
• Sweet Chili Sauce - 2 Tbsp

» For Pilaf //

• Oil - 2 Tbsp (I Have Used Sunflower Oil)
• Cumin Seeds - 1 Tsp
• Whole Garam Masala (1 Bay Leaf, 2 Cloves, 1 Dried Red Chili, 1 Black Cardamom, And 1 Cinnamon Stick)
• Ginger-Garlic Paste - 1 Tbsp
• Onion Diced - 2
• Green Peas - 1/2 Cup
• Tomato Puree - 1/2 Cup
• Turmeric Powder - 1/2 Tsp
• Garam Masala Powder - 1/2 Tsp
• Red Chili Powder - 1 Tsp
• Salt To Taste
• Roasted Cauliflower - 1 Cup
• Cooked Basmati Rice - 3 Cup
• Cilantro Leaves For Garnish

» For Serving //

• Watermelon Juice
• Onion Rings
• Lemon Slices
• Watermelon Slices

RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

» How to Roast Cauliflower:

1. Heat oven to 200C/180C.
2. Toss cauliflower florets with garlic, salt, and olive oil.
3. Arrange the florets in a single layer on a large lined baking tray.
4. Now add cilantro leaves, sliced garlic.
5. Roast for 25 minutes, or until the florets are deeply golden on the edges.

» How to Make Watermelon Sauce:

1. In blender or food processor, process parsley, watermelon, garlic, greek yogurt, chili sauce, salt, and pepper until liquefied.
2. Cover and store in the refrigerator. Shake well before using.

» How to Make Roasted Cauliflower Pilaf:

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large pan.
2. Add cumin seeds, and whole garam masala.
3. Saute for few 30 seconds and add ginger-garlic paste.
4. Sauté for a minute and then add diced onions.
5. Cook for 5 mins until golden.
6. Add green peas and cook for 2 more minutes.
7. After that, add tomato puree and mix well.Cook for 3-4 minutes.
8. Now add turmeric powder, garam masala powder, red chili powder, and salt.
9. Mix well and cook for 2 more minutes.
10. Add roasted cauliflower and stir gently.
11. Then add cooked rice and mix well. Cook for 3 minutes on medium heat.
12. Gently stir occasionally. Remove from heat.
13. Garnish roasted cauliflower pilaf with onion slices, coriander leaves.
14. Drizzle with watermelon sauce and serve hot.

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