Tandoori Gobhi (Marinated Cauliflower)


Marinated Gobhi (Tandoori Gobhi)

Ingredients
Cauliflower - 1 medium size.
Vegetable oil - 1 tbsp
Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp
Onions - 1 medium, sliced
Red bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced.
Salt to taste


Marinade
Yogurt - 1 cup
Garlic paste - 1 tsp. Chop and grind fresh.
Ginger - 1 tsp. Chop and grind fresh.
Green chili or red chili powder - if using fresh green chili, grind it along with ginger and garlic.
Kasoori methi - 1-1.5 tsp
Tandoori powder - 1 -2 tsp.  I use MDH brand.
Lemon juice - half lemon juice (optional)
Tumeric - 1 tsp
Besan (gram flower) - 1 tsp

Method

  1. Cut cauliflower into medium size florets. Par boil the pieces and strain excess water. I sometimes add some turmeric powder while I boil the cauliflowers. It gives a nice yellow color. 
  2. Mix ingredients under marinade and add it to par boiled cauliflowers. Keep the marinated mixture in refrigerator for 2-3 hours.
  3. While the cauliflowers is soaking the flavors of the marinade, slice bell peppers and onions.
  4. Heat vegetable oil and add cumin seeds and let it crackle. Saute sliced onions and bell pepper. Make sure the pepper and onions are not thinly sliced.
  5. Once the peppers are just cooked (not mushy) add the marinated cauliflower. Mix gently and cook covered on medium heat. The marinade will loose water and its OK. 
  6. Cook uncovered till vegetables are cooked. Add salt to taste. Garnish with chopped cilantro and enjoy with roti, rice or paratha !

Recipe source - Tarla Dalal

Comments

Jaisy James said…
nice one perfect for roti