I don't think my son cared that tandoori cauliflower was not a piece of fried chicken. It tasted delicious and I observed he could have eaten the whole head of chopped cauliflower all by himself.
Yes, he is a growing kid, but his appetite is growing even faster. I will have to remember, one head of cauliflower was not enough, so I will have to double the recipe next time lol.
Now, this tandoori cauliflower recipe is not an intentional substitute for fried chicken, but for many it would look it. Its red, rough florets reminds me of fried chicken nuggets.
And, so the purpose for its addition to any meal can be quite obvious. It completes any vegetable dish; its colour adds a brilliant visual interest, and its mild crunch and seasoned taste is compelling. I agree, it is a perfect substitute for meat.
Preparing and Serving Tandoori Cauliflower
Once you get over its look, you can now think of how this tandoori cauliflower can be served. When you chop the cauliflower, ensure you keep the florets intact. Don't chop it too small. Then, marinate the florets in a seasoned tandoori plain yogurt mixture.
Next, fry and drain the cauliflower florets on paper towels or napkins. Now, go ahead and serve your tandoori cauliflower florets as an appetizer or even a finger food at parties or gatherings. Serve your tandoori cauliflower with a prepared dip.
Serve with a side dish. Or served with a mixed rice dish or macaroni dish. For a fusion meal, try adding callaloo as a side dish, you'd be surprised. This tandoori cauliflower recipe is very easy to make.
Tandoori Cauliflower Recipe
TANDOORI CAULIFLOWER
1 lb cauliflower ( separated into florets)
3 cloves garlic
1 medium onion
8 oz plain yogurt
1 tablespoon tandoori massala
2 teaspoon pepper sauce
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon grated ginger
To Fry
½ cup flour
½ cup cornstarch
Oil for frying
Note: This is the tandoori massala I used.
Mix the rest of ingredients in a bowl. Mix well.
Add the florets into the sauce and marinate for at least 1 hour.
Add the flour and cornstarch in a separate bowl and mix thoroughly.
Dust the cauliflower in the cornstarch and flour mixture. Set aside for ten minutes.
Fry until golden.
Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.
Tandoori Cauliflower
Ingredients
- 1 lb cauliflower separated into florets
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 medium onion
- 8 oz plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon tandoori massala
- 2 teaspoon pepper sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon grated ginger
- To Fry
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Separate the cauliflower into even sized florets.
- Note: This is the tandoori massala I used.
- Mix the rest of ingredients in a bowl. Mix it well.
- Add the florets into the sauce and marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Add the flour and cornstarch in a separate bowl and mix thoroughly.
- Dust the cauliflower in the cornstarch and flour mixture. Set aside for ten minutes.
- Fry until golden.
- Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.
Well there you have it, an easy and satisfying recipe that anyone can try. Stay tuned for more new and brilliant recipes to add to your repertoire of cooking.
Ah Gone 🙂
Luis
Is their a substitute for the Tandoori Massala ??
Felix
Not really. This is the main ingredient for the recipe. Otherwise you will have to get the individual ingredients that make up the tandoori mix.
Elaine Rothlis
Awesome recipe! What is the nutrition information for this Tandoori Cauliflower dish?
Felix
sorry I don't have the nutrition information. You can still try any online calorie counters to get an average of the calories in this dish.
June Blackett
This looks great, will have to try this recipe very soon
Kara
Nom nom nom, LOVED this so much. Crispy, yet tender inside, wonderful seasoning. If there ever was a veg that needs a makeover, it's cauliflower, and this recipe does it.
vidya
Mr. Felix,
can we do tandoori soya chunks?
Felix
Hey Vidya I don't see any problem there at all 🙂