Taste of India Roasted Root Vegetables
Though not a traditional Indian dish, since there is no sauce, the spices used on these roasted vegetables may remind you of Indian flavors. Your favorite recipe for tikka masala would be nice to serve with this, along with some white rice and naan. Dial back the heat, if you like, or bring it, with an extra dash or two of cayenne--your choice!
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- Serves: 6 persons
Ingredients
- 1medium red onion, cut into 8 wedges
- 3carrots, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces
- 3parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
- 3medium beets, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1teaspoon ground ginger
- 1teaspoon ground coriander
- 1teaspoon ground cumin
- ½teaspoon ground turmeric
- ¼teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Step 2
Combine red onion, carrots, parsnips, beets, and sweet potato in a large bowl. Toss vegetables with olive oil.Step 3
Combine ginger, coriander, cumin, turmeric, garlic, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle spice mix over the vegetables and toss to coat evenly. Spread vegetables out evenly on the prepared baking sheet.Step 4
Roast on the center rack of the preheated oven until beet pieces can easily be pierced with a fork, about 40 minutes.Step 5
Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve warm or at room temperature.