Tandoori Gobi Tikka

Yup, even cauliflower can be cooked in tandoori too! and yes, it is really good. Tandoori Gobi Tikka is an Indian dish of cauliflower seasoned with tons of herbs and spices then cooked in a tandoori oven until charred on the edges.

Whether you want a really tasty appetizer, a vegetable side dish or a meal on its own then look no further this cauliflower dish is the one you are looking for. Inspired from the tandoori chicken, this one is marinated and cooked similarly, where it starts with a light blanch of the cauliflower florets before a carnival of spices are then mixed together and applied to this dish. Although its best cooked in a tandoori oven, you can use a charcoal grill or even the usual oven to prepare one.

Tandoori Gobi Tikka

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• Author: Raymund
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Yield: 3 1x
• Category: Side Dish
• Cuisine: Indian

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Description

Tandoori Gobi Tikka is an Indian dish of cauliflower seasoned with tons of herbs and spices then cooked in a tandoori oven until charred on the edges.

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Ingredients

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Cauliflower

• 1/2 head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 3 cups boiling water
• 1 tsp salt

Marinade

• 2 tbsp gram flour
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp kasuri methi / dried fenugreek leaves (crushed)
• juice from 1/2 lemon
• 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp oil

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Instructions

1. In a large bowl add the cauliflower florets and salt, pour boiling water, cover the bowl then let it blanch for 5 minutes.
2. Drain, then rinse in running tap water to cool florets down, set it aside.
3. Prepare your marinade, mix all marinate ingredients in a large bowl, add the cauliflower florets then mix it well coating every piece and crevice of the cauliflower. Place bowl in the refrigerator then let it marinate for 30 minutes.
4. Turn on your oven to grill setting then grill cauliflower florets until lightly charred and cooked, around 20 to 25 minutes.
5. Remove from oven then serve.

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