Tandoori Gobi | Gobi Tikka | Tandoori Cauliflower

Step 1

If using plant based yogurt like cashew yogurt, drain its water first. Place the yogurt in a fine meshed sieve, which is placed on top of a bowl. Cover and set aside for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Step 2

With using a fine mesh sieve, this whole process takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour. You don't want too thick a yogurt. So 45 minutes is fine.

Step 3

If you prefer, you can use Greek yogurt or hung curd straightaway. To follow the method of making your own hung curd, check this DIY recipe: Hung Curd.

Step 4

Meanwhile, rinse and chop the cauliflower/gobi into a medium-sized florets.

Step 5

Try to keep them in one size as its helps in uniform grilling or baking.

Step 6

Boil some water with about ½ teaspoon of salt. Add the florets and simmer them for 3 to 4 minutes on medium heat.

Step 7

Turn off the heat and let the florets be in the hot water for 7 to 8 minutes.

Step 8

Drain the water and keep the partly cooked florets aside.

Step 9

In a bowl, take the strained yogurt or the hung curd or greek yogurt.

Step 10

Add all of the ground spices, seasonings and herbs, listed under the marinade.

Step 11

Mix all the ingredients listed under the heading "For The Marinade" including roasted gram flour, oil and salt.

Step 12

Check the seasonings and add more salt or the spices if required. Add the cauliflower florets and mix thoroughly.

Step 13

Place in the fridge and marinate for an hour or two. You can also marinate for a longer period of time.

Step 14

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees C/395 F for 15 minutes. On a grill rack, place the cauliflower florets. Place the grill rack on a top of a baking tray lined with foil or parchment for easy cleanup.

Step 15

You can also brush the florets with oil if required.

Step 16

Grill or bake the cauliflower florets at 200 degrees C/395 F for 20 to 25 minutes or till they become tender and the edges start to brown. While grilling, after 10 or 15 minutes, remove the tray and turn over the florets.

Step 17

Once grilled, remove from the tray and arrange on serving platter or plate.

Step 18

Garnish with coriander leaves and sprinkle some chaat masala.

Step 19

Serve Tandoori Gobi with mint chutney along with sliced onion and lemon wedges.

Step 20

You can also sprinkle some lemon juice on the Gobi Tikka if you like.

Step 21

Enjoy Tandoori Gobi or Gobi Tikka with bread, buns, roti or naan.