Discover 9 Tandoori Vegetable Recipes for a Flavor Explosion! Unleash a world of veggie delights!
Folks, are you tired of the same old sabzis? Do you crave that smoky, charred flavour that tandoori dishes
offer, but think it's only for chicken tikka? Well, put those thoughts aside! We're here to tell you that the tandoor is a veggie lover's best friend.
Tandoori vegetables are not only delicious but also a healthy and exciting way to enjoy your favourite greens. Imagine cauliflower, paneer, mushrooms – all infused with aromatic spices and cooked to perfection in a fiery tandoor.
We've compiled a list of 9 tandoori vegetable recipes that will truly create a flavour explosion in your mouth. These recipes are easy to follow and can be adapted to your spice preference. Get ready to unlock a whole new world of vegetarian cuisine!
Classic Tandoori Aloo Tikka: Tangy, spicy marinated baby potatoes, roasted to perfection
First up, the classic Tandoori Aloo Tikka. Baby potatoes, parboiled and loaded with a tangy and spicy marinade of yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, and a blend of tandoori masalas, are threaded onto skewers and roasted until they are golden brown and slightly crispy.
The contrast between the soft, creamy interior and the smoky exterior is simply divine. Serve it with a dollop of mint chutney and a sprinkle of chaat masala for that extra zing. Don’t forget a squeeze of lemon!
It’s the perfect appetiser for any occasion, from a cosy family dinner to a grand celebration. You can even use slightly larger potato pieces if baby potatoes are not easily available; just adjust the cooking time accordingly.
The key is to ensure the potatoes are not overcooked while boiling, they should hold their shape well.
Vegetarian Tandoori Paneer Tikka, a global crowd-pleaser
Next on the list is Tandoori Paneer Tikka, a vegetarian staple. Cubes of fresh paneer are marinated in a spiced yogurt mixture along with ginger, garlic, and green chilies. The paneer is patiently put into skewers and cooked for a couple of minutes until golden brown from all sides.
To do so, the skewer needs to be continuously rotated around the heat. This process ensures that the paneer is equally cooked from all sides and melts in your mouth. Tandoor paneer is then served with onion slices, lemon and mint chutney is a very popular combination.
This recipe is a crowd favourite, not just from India, but across the World. It’s quick to prepare and a guaranteed pleaser.
Marinated tandoori cauliflower skewers baked to crispy perfection
Then comes gobi. Tandoori Gobi! Florets of cauliflower get covered with a flavourful marinade of yogurt, besan (gram flour), and a medley of spices. The besan helps to coat it properly. This marinade is made with precision so that the florets get immersed in the marinating masala well.
To do so, the key ingredient is time. Gobi is patiently kept into marinating for at least 15-20 mins for the flavours to thoroughly seep through the buds. The vegetables are laid in skewers, and heated over a tandoor/oven, so that they're baked crispy.
This is served with a light splash of lime, chopped coriander and mint chutney.
Tandoori mushrooms: marinated, roasted, flavorful dish with lime-mint chutney
Tandoori Mushrooms are a heavenly option. Big, juicy mushrooms are marinated in a mixture of yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, and tandoori spices. If you desire they can be coated with some amount of butter. This coating is done to give a crispy and slightly charred texture to the mushroom.
Mushrooms are cooked on skewers to be evenly roasted for a minute or two. Tandoori mushroom is very flavourful to taste. Mushrooms are carefully selected to be fresh and not contain any rotten texture to it. Fresh mushrooms also provide higher nutrition. They are served with lime and mint chutney.
Sweet and spicy Tandoori Pineapple Tikka for a delightful BBQ treat
For those who love a bit of sweetness, try Tandoori Pineapple Tikka. Chunks of pineapple are marinated in a blend of yogurt, honey, ginger, and a touch of red chilli powder. The balance of sweet, spicy, and smoky flavours is irresistible.
When cooked in the tandoor, the sugars in the pineapple caramelise, creating a delightful charred exterior. This dish is a fantastic addition to any barbecue and also a refreshing change from the usual savoury tandoori items.
Serving with mint chutney is highly recommended for that minty texture to balance, when the pineapple is had.
Mixed vegetable seekh kebabs baked in tandoor; healthy and delicious. Serve with mint chutney
And finally, Tandoori Vegetable Seekh Kebab. A mix of grated vegetables like carrots, potatoes, and peas are combined with spices and gram flour to form a delicious and healthy kebab mixture. Then it is made to resemble seekh and placed over a tandoor to bake.
These are the main ingredients which are incorporated into the seekh kebab. Adding bread crumbs may help get the required texture and not cause too much water. These kebabs are then placed on skewers and cooked in the tandoor until golden brown.
Serve with mint chutney and sliced onions for a complete meal. These kebabs are a great way to sneak in some extra veggies into your diet and are perfect for kids too!
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