Tandoori Cauliflower With Mint Chutney
- 1 Large (about 1.2 kg) Cauliflower, cut into large florets
- 3 Green Cardamoms
- 1" Stick Cinnamon
- 4 Cloves
- 5 Black Peppercorns
- 2 tsp Sea Salt
- Marinade
- 4 Tbsp Yogurt
- 1 1/2 tsp Red Chili Powder (Degi Mirch)
- 1 1/2 tsp Garam Masala Powder
- 1 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
- 3/4 tsp Black Salt (Kala Namak)
- 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
- 3/4 tsp Chaat Masala
- 3/4 tsp Coriander Powder
- 3/4 tsp Fenugreek Leaves (Kasuri Methi)
- 2 tsp Ginger Paste
- 2 tsp Garlic Paste
- 1 tsp Dried Mint Leaves
- 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
- Mint Chutney
- 30 g Mint Leaves, chopped
- 50 g Coriander Leaves
- 2 Tbsp Chopped Ginger
- 6 Green Chilies, seeded and chopped
- 2 Tbsp Pomegranate Seed Powder (Anardana)
- 1 Cup (250 g) Yogurt
- 1 tsp Sea Salt
- Juice of 1 Lime
- Bring a large pan of water to a boil. Add the cardamoms, cinnamon, cloves, black peppercorns, and sea salt. Lower the heat to medium and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add in the cauliflowers. Set aside for 10 minutes.
- Then drain the cauliflowers and plunge into iced water. Drain when cool and pat dry.
- In a medium bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients and rub into the cauliflowers and set aside for 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, prepare the mint chutney. Grind all the ingredients except yogurt, salt and lime juice to make a smooth paste, gradually adding up to 4 tsp of water. Then mix in the yogurt, salt and lime juice.
- Preheat the oven to 400 F. Roast the cauliflowers in the oven for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cauliflowers are fully cooked but still firm.
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- Prepare the grill on medium heat for direct cooking. Preheat a perforated frill pan until hot, about 8 to 10 minutes. Spread the cauliflowers on the hot pan and grill for about 4 to 6 minutes, or until the cauliflowers are fully cooked but still firm.
- Serve immediately with mint chutney.
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