Curried Cauliflower makes a perfect side dish recipe to add to your dinner table. This recipe is super easy to make with a handful of ingredients and only 10 mins of prep time.
More cauliflower recipes to love: you need to try our Cheesy Stuffed Cauliflower, as well as our Cauliflower Steaks and my Cauliflower Curry!
Why you’ll love this curry cauliflower
There is SO much to love about this roasted cauliflower recipe. Curried cauliflower is nutritious, loaded with flavor and super easy to make. Only a handful of pantry staple ingredients are needed to make these roasted cauliflower bites. Made with seasonings like curry and garlic powder to give it the most delicious boost of flavor. It’s a healthy, quick and easy dinner side that is super versatile and surprisingly addictive.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.
Ready in about 35 minutes with only 10 minutes of prep.
Naturally vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and low carb.
Perfect side dish for curries, grain bowls, wraps, and salads.
Ingredients needed
The list of ingredients for this cauliflower curry recipe are listed fully down in the recipe card but let’s briefly go over the pantry staples needed including a few substitutions you can make as desired!
Cauliflower – The star of the recipe. Choose a firm head of cauliflower with tightly packed bite-sized florets for the best texture and flavor.
Extra-virgin olive oil – Helps the cauliflower roast until golden and caramelized. Avocado oil or another neutral cooking oil works well too.
Curry Powder – Adds warm, earthy flavor and gives the cauliflower its signature golden color. Different blends vary in intensity, so use your favorite. Sweet curry powder or garam masala would also work well!
Garlic Powder – Provides savory depth and complements the curry spices beautifully. Onion powder can be substituted if preferred.
Sea Salt – Enhances the overall flavor and helps bring out the natural sweetness of the roasted cauliflower.
Black Pepper – Adds subtle warmth and balances the earthy spices.
Fresh Cilantro or Parsley – Optional, but adds freshness and color before serving. Green onions also work well.
Fresh Lemon Juice – Optional, but a squeeze just before serving brightens the flavors and balances the richness of the spices.
How to make it
Just a reminder that you can find the FULL written curry roasted cauliflower recipe down in the recipe card, but I want to quickly go over how to make them with visuals for you 🙂
Season the cauliflower. In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with the olive oil, curry powder, garlic powder, sea salt and black pepper. Mix until fully combined and the cauliflower is pretty evenly coated.
Bake. Spread the cauliflower out evenly on a large sheet pan, so that it’s in a single layer with a little space in between each floret. In a 400ºF oven, bake for 15 minutes, toss, and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the cauliflower is beginning to get caramelized edges and is tender in the middle. Store leftovers in an airtight container.
Recipe Tips
Wash and dry the cauliflower. After washing your cauliflower, make sure to thoroughly dry it before roasting. This will help keep the cauliflower crispy. Any moisture will result in a soggy dish.
Don’t overcrowd the pan. Make sure to choose a pan that is big enough for the florets. Overcrowding will cause it to steam and not crisp up, which is what we don’t want!
Toss the cauliflower halfway through cooking. This ensures that both sides get golden brown and crispy.
Cook time. You can roast the cauliflower for just 20 minutes total BUT I really like to roast it closer to 30 minutes because it gets a bit charred and I think those charred parts are delicious!
Frequently asked questions
For crispy roasted cauliflower, we recommend starting with a hot oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees while prepping the cauliflower. We also prefer to roast the cauliflower florets right on the pan. This creates an extra crispy edge.
There are a few reasons why your cauliflower might end up being mushy instead of crispy. If the pan is overcrowded, the roasted cauliflower can become soggy, so be sure to leave room between the florets. Using too much oil can also be a cause for soggy cauliflower. You want enough oil to caramelize the florets, but not too much.
We recommend you wash all your veggies before cooking. Be sure you pat the cauliflower completely dry with a paper towel or clean dish towel before cutting and tossing in oil and spices.
Curried Cauliflower
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To reheat – Simply heat a bit of oil in a skillet, add the cauliflower, and cook over medium high heat until warmed through and crisp. You can also warm back in the oven at 350 degrees until warmed through, or crisp up in the air fryer for 5-10 minutes. Microwaving is always an option, but will only heat it up, not re-crisp it.
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