Tandoori Phool (Cauliflower) Recipe

Filed Under (Tandoori Dishes, Veggies and Vegetarian) by admin on 09-03-2008

Tagged Under : ,

Ingredients:
Cauliflowers 800 gm/ 2 small flowers 
Chaat masala 20 gm/4 tsp 
Cooking oil 30 ml/2 tbs 
Cucumber, sliced 1 
Gram flour (besan) 60 gm/4 tbs 
Lemon 2 
Oil to fry 
Red chilli powder 10 gm/2 tsp 
Salt to taste 
Tomato wedges 8
 
Method:
Break the cauliflower into florets, wash thoroughly then dry. Marinade the florets in a mixture of salt, chaat masala and lemon juice for 30 minutes. Make a smooth batter of the gram flour with 120 ml/ ½ cup water. Season with salt and red chilli powder. Heat oil in a frying pan. Dip the florets into the batter and fry in the hot oil over a low flame. Remove. Once the florets are cool, cut into pieces. Put on skewers and roast in a tandoor for 5-6 minutes till golden brown or roast in a preheated oven at 275 ºF for 10 minutes. Baste with oil while roasting.
Time: Preparation: 45 minutes, Cooking: 20 minutes
To Serve: Remove from skewers and serve with sliced cucumber and tomato wedges.