Whole Roasted Cauliflower - Tandoori Gobhi
Whole Roasted Cauliflower is beautifully crusted on the outside and moist-tender inside. This gorgeous preparation of whole spicy cauliflower will make a star centerpiece at any dinner party.
Servings: 6
Calories: 194kcal
Cost: $5
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Cauliflower head medium size clean & rinse well
Seasoning / Marinade
- 3 tablespoons Oilve Oil Divided ( use 2 tablespoon in marinade and 1 tablespoon for drizzle on top)
- 1 inch Ginger minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon Red Chili Powder adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 Tablespoon garam masala adjust to taste
- 1 Tablespoon dried and crushed mint leaves
- 1 Tablespoon rice flour or almond flour for keto version
- 1 Lemon juiced
- Salt
Optional Garnishes
- Fresh mint leaves, lime wedges and green onions
Instructions
If you want to use Instant Pot to steam the cauliflower
- Put 1 cup of water in the InstantPot steel container. Select SAUTE on High and bring water to a boil. Cancel Sauté. In the meantime, prepare cauliflower by rinsing under cold water and cut the outer leaves. Place it on the trivet.
- Carefully insert the trivet in the boiling water. Close the lid . Set the valve to SEALING. Choose Steam mode and select 1 min. Once IP done cooking , wait for 3-5 minutes and release leftover pressure. Lift the trivet handle and take the cauliflower out very gently and carefully. Let it cool down.
If you want to steam the cauliflower on stove top
- Bring 3 cups of water in stockpot to roaring boil. Put the whole cauliflower on the steamer basket. Let it steam covered for 5 mins.
- Check the tenderness by simply pressing a fork. It should be firm but tender. Turn off the heat and remove the whole cauliflower from steamer basket. Let it cool down.
Prepare Marinade
- Combine all ingredients under marinade and whisk them well. Add 1 tablespoon of water to make it smooth paste.
- Carefully move the cauliflower to the oven proof sheet. I prefer to use cast iron skillet. Gently slather the marinade paste to entire cauliflower. Use your fingers to spread it evenly and completely. Alternatively you can use the pastry brush. Drizzle some olive oil on the top.
Broil in the oven
- Set the oven to broil setting. Place the skillet of cauliflower under the broiler for about 5 minutes, or until its top gets beautifully golden brown.
- I highly recommend you put a timer and be nearby watching the oven/ broiler for this step as things can burn very quickly in broiler. Once it’s turned crisp golden brown, turn off the oven and carefully take the skillet out.
If you want to air fry the cauliflower instead
- Set the air Fryer at 375 Fahrenheit for 15 minutes. Move the marinated cauliflower on the air fryer basket. Air Fry it till you get golden brown crust all over.
Serve
- Carefully transfer the cooked cauliflower to a serving platter and garnish with a handful of fresh mint leaves, lime wedges. A little drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil on top is also great. Enjoy your beautiful, delicious creation.
Notes
- The steamed whole cauliflower is quiet ready to take on seasoning of your choice. You can season it to whatever you prefer. I introduced it the Indian ( Masala Gobi) spiced style.
- You can choose fresh herbs, Italian seasoning mix or even Greek or Mediterranean spice blends. We would love to hear how you spiced yours. Leave us a comment and do let us know.
Nutrition
Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 96mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g