Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Tandoori Gobi (cauliflower)

(Grilled cauliflower marinated in tandoori sauce)

Tandoori Gobi (Click image to enlarge)
Ingredients:
Cauliflower (washed) – 1 (cut into big size florets)

Ingredients for the Marinade:
  1. Sour cream – ½ cup
  2. Whipping cream – ¼ cup
  3. Garlic grated - 1tsp.
  4. Ginger grated – ½ tsp.
  5. Lemon juice – 2 tsp
  6. Cumin powder –1tsp.
  7. Coriander powder – 1tsp.
  8. Salt – ½ tsp.
  9. Black salt (kala namak) – ½ tsp
  10. Paprika – ½ tsp.
  11. Cayenne pepper – ½ tsp.
  12. Turmeric – ½ tsp.
  13. Red food color – 1tsp.
  14. Chana masala – 1tsp.
  15. Garam masala – ½ tsp.
  16. Corn flour – 2 tsp.
  17. Dry fenugreek leaves – 1tsp.
  18. Oil – for basting
  19. Chaat masala – for garnish
Method for grilling:
  1. Place all the florets on a glass platter.
  2. Cover with wet paper towel and cook in the microwave for approx. 5-6 minutes.
  3. Take out and let it cool in room temperature before adding to the marinade.
  4. Meanwhile turn on the oven to bake on high heat approx. 450 – 500 degrees.
  5. Once it reaches the temperature turn it to broil.
  6. Mix all the above ingredients for marinade in a deep bowl with a whisk.
  7. Add the florets to the marinade.
  8. Marinade in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hrs
  9. Transfer the florets into a baking tray and spray / baste with oil.
  10. Roast them to golden brown, turning in-between to roast from both sides.
  11. Sprinkle chaat masala and serve hot with mint yogurt chutney.