Whole Roasted Tandoori Cauliflower Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cauliflower head (trimmed (2.12 pounds before removing the leaves and stems, 1.3 pounds after))
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (for basting)
• 2 tablespoons yogurt
• 1 to 3 teaspoons kashmiri red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
• 1 teaspoon garlic (grated)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup greek yogurt
• 2 small persian cucumbers (peeled and grated)
• 1 garlic clove (grated)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons roasted pistachios (rough chopped)
• 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds (or cranberries/raisins )
• 2 tablespoons cilantro (finely chopped )
• pickled onions
• 4 Lemon wedges

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Step 1: Brine and Steam the Cauliflower ---

2. 2

   Add 1 cup water to Instant Pot.

3. 3

   Place the cauliflower head on the trivet and place the trivet inside the Instant Pot

4. 4

   Mix salt and turmeric in 2 tablespoons of water and brush it all over the cauliflower. Turn the cauliflower over and evenly pour any remaining brine on it.

5. 5

   Then place the cauliflower back on the trivet with the stem down. Close the Instant Pot with pressure valve to sealing. Pressure Cook for 1 minute followed by quick release and open the Instant Pot.

6. 6

   --- Step 2: Marinate and Roast ---

7. 7

   Mix all the ingredients for the marinade in a small bowl. Apply the marinade on the steamed cauliflower using a brush or silicone spatula. You can also turn the cauliflower over to get any remaining marinade under the cauliflower. Then place the cauliflower back on the trivet with the stem down. Apply the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil over the cauliflower.

8. 8

   Preheat the air fryer to 400 F. Place the marinated cauliflower in the air fryer. Air fry at 400 F for 5 minutes. You can also roast in a preheated oven at 400 degrees for 5 to 10 minutes.

9. 9

   --- Step 3: Raita ---

10. 10

    In a bowl, add finely grated cucumber, salt, grated garlic, ground cumin and cilantro. Add yogurt and mix well.

11. 11

    --- Step 4: Plating ---

12. 12

    Place the cauliflower in a medium serving platter. Pour Raita around the cauliflower. Garnish with cilantro, pistachios, pomegranates and pickled onions. Add lemon wedges to the side.

13. 13

    Cut into ½ inch steaks while serving.