Name: Tandoori Gobi (Oven Roasted Indian Spiced Cauliflower)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 350 grams cauliflower florets (- measured as florets only - roughly 4 cups); 1/2 cup yogurt/ dahi/ curd; 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin); 1 tsp ginger (grated); 1 tsp garlic (grated); 1 tsp chilli powder; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp cumin powder

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Yellow oven roasted tandoori cauliflower (gobi/ gobhi) charred well done wrapped in a tortilla wrap with beetroot hummus - placed on a white tile.

Oven roasted tandoori cauliflower (gobi / gobhi) charred and cooked to perfection. Made with simple Indian spices and ready in just 30 minutes - this is the easiest Indian vegetarian appetizer recipe that is perfect for snacking or to enjoy in wraps or over salads.

You've come to the right place if you are looking for a delicious Indian vegetarian snack or appetizer recipe that is made with basic pantry staples, is perfect for meatless Monday, is ideal for healthy snacking and will make you feel like a kitchen rockstar when you nail the perfect tandoori gobi (gobhi) at home without needing a tandoor (or an electric tandoor).

I am always looking for delicious options to make salads more interesting and as much as I like adding kebabs or fritters or sweet potatoes to my salads and lately obsessed with adding crunchy baked tofu or cauliflower that is so basic but when spiced up right, it changes the entire salad game! Which is why I bring to you today, the simplest way to make homemade tandoori gobi that is roasted in the oven and takes less than thirty minutes.

How to make tandoori gobi?

MARINADE >> All of the yumminess in this recipe lies in the quick marinade that is made of yogurt, ginger, garlic, turmeric, cumin powder and chilli powder. The magic lies in the hot oil that you pour over the curd mix - totally elevates the flavor and adds smokiness naturally to your recipe. Once your marinade is ready, add cauliflower florets, mix well and its time to cook. No rest-time needed - quick and easy, like I said.

Cauliflower florets covered in yogurt marinade with Indian tandoori spices

COOKING TANDOORI CAULIFLOWER WITHOUT TANDOOR >> Your makeshift tandoor at home = your OVEN. Simply line a baking sheet with aluminium and transfer the marinated cauliflower florets to the tray. Now bake them for 30 minutes at 230 degree celsius or until charred and crisped from the edges.

Yellow oven roasted tandoori cauliflower (gobi/ gobhi) charred well done wrapped placed in a white bowl.

What to serve with oven roasted cauliflower wraps?

Enjoy these tandoori cauliflower bites just as is, with some homemade cilantro (coriander) chutney. Perfect to serve as a pass around or bar snack/ appetizer.
Another brilliant way would be to enjoy these tandoori gobi florets over some fresh greens. This simple arugula salad comes together so easily and is so refreshing.
Serve it as part of a vegetarian appetizer platter along with these aaloo tikkis (aka mashed potato cakes >> best way to use mashed potatoes) or these hara bhara (spinach) kebabs, these rajma (red kidney bean) kebabs or these yummy corn kebabs.
Wrap or roll it up >>>> Tandoori gobi wraps come together so easily - you could use whatever base you like: naan bread, rot, tortilla wrap .. you do you! Spread one of these delicious homemade dips or sauces (my favorite & also used in this recipe = roasted beetroot hummus) and add the florets on top. Add some pickled onion, wrap it up & enjoy!

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