Tandoori Cauliflower and Seitan

Ingredients

• 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1 red onion, diced
• 8 oz seitan, cut into bite sized pieces
• cilantro, to garnish
• Basmati rice or Indian flatbread to serve
• 1 1/2 cup plain unsweetened nondairy yogurt
• 4 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
• 4 dried whole red chiles, or sub 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 1/2 tsp whole coriander seed
• 1 tsp whole cumin seed
• 1/2 tsp fenugreek* (optional)
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp smoked sweet paprika or regular paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (~juice from 2 limes)
• 2 tbsp neutral flavored vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat a small nonstick skillet over low heat....: Heat a small nonstick skillet over low heat. Add the whole chiles, and toast for a couple of minutes until fragrant. Remove the chiles from the heat and set aside.

2. 2

   Add the coriander seed, cumin seed, and fenugreek...: Add the coriander seed, cumin seed, and fenugreek seed to the hot skillet and toast the spices for a couple of minutes until they are fragrant. Transfer to a spice grinder and pulse until finely ground. Alternatively, crush using a mortar and pestle.

3. 3

   In a mixing bowl, whisk together the yogurt,...: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the yogurt, garlic, the ground coriander, cumin, fenugreek, turmeric, paprika, cinnamon, cayenne (if using), salt, lime juice, and oil. Set the sauce aside.

4. 4

   Combine the cauliflower florets, cut seitan, diced onion,...: Combine the cauliflower florets, cut seitan, diced onion, and roasted chiles in a large oven safe casserole dish or dutch oven (4 qt or larger).

5. 5

   Pour the sauce over the mixture and stir...: Pour the sauce over the mixture and stir to coat. Cover the casserole dish and place in the 425 ºF preheated oven. Bake covered for 20 minutes, then stir the mixture, and bake uncovered an additional 20-25 minutes.

6. 6

   Top with cilantro, and serve with basmati rice...: Top with cilantro, and serve with basmati rice and/or Indian flatbread.