Tandoori Gobhi ( Whole baked Cauliflower)
 
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Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
  • 1 Whole head of Cauliflower
  • 1 large Onions ( Sliced thinly)
  • 2 large -Potatoes
  • Oil - 3 tablespoons
  • 1 cup -Hung Dahi( yogurt)
  • 2-3 green chillis
  • 1 tsp Chaat masala
  • 2 tsp red chilli powder(adjust to taste)
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tb.sp kasuri methi
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1½ tablespoon besan ( chickpea flour)
  • juice of 1 lime(about 1 tb.sp.)
  • salt or to taste
Instructions
  2. Wash the cauliflower and remove the stem and leaves, while keeping the flower whole.
  4. Fill a large pot (big enough for the cauliflower) halfway with water and bring it to a boil. Once the water starts boiling, carefully place the cauliflower and blanch for 5 minutes each side. Strain and let the cauliflower cool down a bit.
  6. In pan dry roast besan on low flame, until you can smell the nutty flavor
  8. Tightly tie the cloth all the water from yogurt comes out and you are left with nice thick creamy yogurt.
  10. Mix together curds, a tablespoon of oil, chili powders, turmeric powder, cumin powder, garam masala powder, chaat masala powder, kasuri methi, roasted besan (chick peas flour) and salt till blended.
  12. Once the cauliflower is cool, rub the curds mixture all over the cauliflower,
  14. Brush oil all over roasting pan or cast iron pan and layer potatoes and onions. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
  15. Pre-heat oven to 350
  17. Place the cauliflower in the skillet along with onions and potatoes and brush with oil.
  19. Bake for 20 -25 minutes till the top is golden brown and the cauliflower is cooked through. (Half way through, brush once more with oil)
  20. Squeeze lime juice and sprinkle coriander leaves on top. Serve immediately.
Recipe by Khatta Meetha at http://khattameetha.com/north-indian-recipes/tandoori-gobhi-whole-baked-cauliflower