Sometimes you want to make something delicious with the humble vegetables sitting in your refrigerator. This one is born from the same thought. Can I do something fantatsic with the cauliflower, such that the meal gets a 10/10 from the family? Enough of fried cauliflower sabzi or paratha.
So, I planned to make some grilled gobhi tikka as my starter. Believe me my husband loved it and enjoyed it as if he is having a chicken starter.
It's simple yet very tasty. Here's the procedure to make it.
Procedure
1. Seperate out florets from the whole cauliflower. Let those be of nearly equal sizes. Boil some water in a vessel and add some salt. Add the florets in the boiling water, close the lid and let the florets blanch for about 5 minutes. Switch off the flame let it cook down a bit for 2-3 minutes. Now strain out the water and let the florets cool down.
2. Meanwhile, let's prepare the marinade. Take about 4 tbsp yogurt in a bowl ( hung curd is better, but normal curd will also do). Add some roasted gram flour( besan) (2 tbsp). Now add some salt, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder, 1/2 tsp dry mango powder, 1 tsp ghee, 1 tbsp oil, 1 tsp mustard oil, 1 tsp red chilli powder,1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves, 1 tsp garam masala powder, 1 tsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp ginger and green chilli paste. Mix everything well. Marinade is ready. Taste it and add more spices if needed based on your preference.
3. Now add the florets in the marinade. Toss it well with hands such that all the florets are covered well with marinade. Let it rest in refrigerator for about an hour. If you do not have much time to marinade, at least keep it for 15 minutes.
4. If you have a tandoor, you can grill the florets in it. I used my oven in broil mode at 450 degree Fahrenheit and grilled the florets for around 25-30 minutes. (I kept the veggies in a big tray lined with parchment paper and kept it in middle layer. You can use skewers too.) In between it's important to turn the sides of the florets, so that the florets are cooked on all sides. I love to char the veggies a bit, so kept it for little more in oven. You can reduce the timer based on your preference.
5. When you see the gobhi tikkas grilled perfectly, remove it from oven. Serve it hot with fresh salad and some green chutney. Alongside prepare a lovely drink for yourself.
Have lots of fun cooking and eating the delicious Gobhi Tikka.
Take care till we meet again.
Cheers,
Shweta
So, I planned to make some grilled gobhi tikka as my starter. Believe me my husband loved it and enjoyed it as if he is having a chicken starter.
It's simple yet very tasty. Here's the procedure to make it.
Procedure
1. Seperate out florets from the whole cauliflower. Let those be of nearly equal sizes. Boil some water in a vessel and add some salt. Add the florets in the boiling water, close the lid and let the florets blanch for about 5 minutes. Switch off the flame let it cook down a bit for 2-3 minutes. Now strain out the water and let the florets cool down.
2. Meanwhile, let's prepare the marinade. Take about 4 tbsp yogurt in a bowl ( hung curd is better, but normal curd will also do). Add some roasted gram flour( besan) (2 tbsp). Now add some salt, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder, 1/2 tsp dry mango powder, 1 tsp ghee, 1 tbsp oil, 1 tsp mustard oil, 1 tsp red chilli powder,1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves, 1 tsp garam masala powder, 1 tsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp ginger and green chilli paste. Mix everything well. Marinade is ready. Taste it and add more spices if needed based on your preference.
3. Now add the florets in the marinade. Toss it well with hands such that all the florets are covered well with marinade. Let it rest in refrigerator for about an hour. If you do not have much time to marinade, at least keep it for 15 minutes.
4. If you have a tandoor, you can grill the florets in it. I used my oven in broil mode at 450 degree Fahrenheit and grilled the florets for around 25-30 minutes. (I kept the veggies in a big tray lined with parchment paper and kept it in middle layer. You can use skewers too.) In between it's important to turn the sides of the florets, so that the florets are cooked on all sides. I love to char the veggies a bit, so kept it for little more in oven. You can reduce the timer based on your preference.
5. When you see the gobhi tikkas grilled perfectly, remove it from oven. Serve it hot with fresh salad and some green chutney. Alongside prepare a lovely drink for yourself.
Have lots of fun cooking and eating the delicious Gobhi Tikka.
Take care till we meet again.
Cheers,
Shweta
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