Indian Root Vegetables Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Combine red onion, carrots, parsnips, beets, and sweet potato in a large bowl. Toss vegetables with olive oil.
• 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.
• Roast on the center rack of the preheated oven until beet pieces can easily be pierced with a fork, about 40 minutes.
• Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Whisk olive oil, garam masala, and salt together in a small bowl. Combine potatoes, cauliflower, and onion in a large bowl. Drizzle with oil mixture and toss to coat. Spread vegetables out on the prepared baking sheet.
• Roast in the preheated oven, stirring every 10 minutes, until vegetables are tender and edges are browned, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with cilantro.

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large lidded frying pan over medium-high heat. Add chiles and mustard seeds to the hot oil, and let crackle for about 15 seconds. Add ginger and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 15 seconds more; do not burn the garlic. Add onion and saute until lightly brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add chili powder, turmeric, and garam masala; mix well.
• Add yam, sweet potato, and red potatoes to the frying pan with the onion mixture. Stir to spread spices evenly. Cook over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and stir to release juices. Reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and simmer until root vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
• Add spinach to the frying pan; cook and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and garnish with cilantro.