Ingredients

Method

1. 1

   Slice the whole cauliflower into thick "steaks." It's okay if they break.

2. 2

   Pour 0.25 cup olive oil into a large pan and warm it up on medium heat.

3. 3

   Add salt, 1 tablespoon sweet paprika, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 0.5 teaspoon caraway seeds, and 0.5 teaspoon black pepper to the oil.

4. 4

   Add 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper.

5. 5

   Mix the spices with the oil using a spatula.

6. 6

   Arrange the sliced Roma tomatoes, red pepper, lemon slices, jalapeños, and garlic in the pan.

7. 7

   Let the vegetables fry for about 2 minutes until they start to soften.

8. 8

   Add 1 tablespoon tomato paste and 0.5 teaspoon sugar.

9. 9

   Mix it all thoroughly with a spatula.

10. 10

    Pour in 1 cup of water and let it cook for 5 minutes.

11. 11

    Add the cauliflower slices to the pan.

12. 12

    In a separate measuring cup, mix 0.25 cup olive oil, 1 tablespoon sweet paprika, and 1 tablespoon minced garlic to create a "secret sauce."

13. 13

    Drizzle the secret sauce over the cauliflower.

14. 14

    Add the chopped cilantro on top.

15. 15

    Let it cook on the stove for 20 minutes, then transfer it to the oven on low broil for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly charred.