Air Fryer Tandoori Gobi
Tandoori gobi a.k.a Cauliflower tikka bites is a great dish to serve at parties or get-togethers, and it is sure to please everyone.
Servings: 3
Calories: 70kcal
Equipment
- Air Fryer Cosori
Ingredients
- 1 head of cauliflower
- 1 tbp oil
- 1 tablespoon rice flour
- 1 tablespoon besan flour
- ½ teaspoon kashmiri red chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon garam masala powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- ¼ teaspoon ginger powder
- 1 ½ tablespoon plant based yogurt - I used cashew yogurt
- salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon kasuri methi dried fenugreek leaves
Instructions
- Start by washing the cauliflower florets and patting them dry with a paper towel.1 head of cauliflower
- In a large bowl, add all the dry spice ingredients one by one along with one teaspoon salt, and mix well. Make sure there are no lumps. If required add 1-2 tablespoons of water.1 tablespoon rice flour, 1 tablespoon besan flour, ½ teaspoon kashmiri red chili powder, ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, ½ teaspoon garam masala powder, ½ teaspoon cumin powder, ¼ teaspoon ginger powder, 1 tbp oil
- Add the yogurt to the spices and get an even mix with no lumps.1 ½ tablespoon plant based yogurt - I used cashew yogurt
- Add the florets to the bowl and coat them well with the mixture. Add the crushed Kasuri methi and coat the cauliflower florets well.½ teaspoon kasuri methi
- Let it sit for 10 -15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Once the air fryer is preheated, add the marinated cauliflower florets in a single layer and spray some oil on top.
- Cook for about 15 minutes, or until the florets appear cooked (At the halfway mark, shake your air fryer basket and continue to cook).
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Notes
- If you want to make this recipe spicier, then add more red chili powder.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket, otherwise, the cauliflower florets will not get crispy. So, cook in batches if needed.
- If you don't have an air fryer, then you can bake the cauliflower in a preheated oven at 400F for 25-30 minutes.
- If you only have small florets, be sure to check them halfway through the process to avoid burning them.
- You can add ginger garlic paste and coriander powder to the marinade. I skipped them here for simplicity.
- If you are running out of time, you could skip the marinating step and jump right into the cooking step.
- The recipe for the yogurt-spice marinade is fairly versatile and could be used for other recipes such as vegan paneer tikka or air fryer aloo gobi.
Nutrition
Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg