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Celebrate World Vegan Day With Fiery
Tandoori Cauliflower
Steaks

58 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
13
Ingredients
Vegan
Diet
Tandoori cauliflower steaks are a tasty vegan twist on a beloved classic, inspired by the rich flavours of Indian tandoor cooking. Thick slices of cauliflower are coated in a blend of fragrant spices and plant-based yoghurt marinade, and then roasted until they reach a beautiful golden hue. This dish is a fantastic choice for World Vegan Day, highlighting the robust flavours of India while being completely plant-based and guilt-free.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
Cauliflower (For the cauliflower steaks)
Cooking oil
Ginger (For the Tandoori Paste)
Garlic
Salt
Ground cumin
Kashmiri chilli powder
Garam masala
Turmeric
Fresh coriander
Lemon juice
Cooking oil
Vegan yoghurt

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Prepare the tandoori marinade

  • Grab a medium mixing bowl and add in the grated ginger.

  • Mash the garlic with a sprinkle of salt to form a paste and add it to the bowl.

  • Add chilli powder, garam masala, turmeric, fresh coriander, lemon juice, oil, and yoghurt.

  • Stir well until you have a smooth and richly coloured marinade.

Description - Step 2

Step 2: Prepare the cauliflower steaks

  • Remove the leaves and cut the stem so the cauliflower can stand flat on your cutting board.

  • Next, cut it in half vertically.

  • Then, from each half, cut two thick slices that are around 1 to 1½ inches thick.

  • Don’t toss those leftover florets; save them for another recipe.

  • With a pastry brush, generously apply tandoori paste to both sides of the cauliflower steaks, making sure it gets into all those little crevices.

Description - Step 3

Step 3: Coat the cauliflower steaks

  • With a pastry brush, generously apply tandoori paste to both sides of the cauliflower steaks.

  •  Make sure the tandoori paste gets into all those little crevices.

Description - Step 4

Step 4: Roast the cauliflower

  • Preheat a fan-assisted oven to 220°C (430°F).

  • Line a baking tray with foil and place a baking rack on top.

  • Arrange the marinated cauliflower steaks on the rack.

  • Roast for 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway through.

  • When you reach the halfway point, add a tablespoon of oil on top of the steaks to enhance their crispiness and colour.

  • Continue roasting until they’re golden brown, a bit charred, and perfectly tender.

Description - Step 5

Step 5: Rest and serve

  • Remove from the oven and let it rest for a minute.

  • Serve the cauliflower steaks hot with your favourite dip or any side dishes.

Step 1
Step 1: Prepare the tandoori marinade
8 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Prepare the cauliflower steaks
5 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Coat the cauliflower steaks
5 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Roast the cauliflower
35-40 Minutes
Step 5
Step 5: Rest and serve
2 Minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

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Place the roasted cauliflower steak neatly on a plate and drizzle streaks of vegan yoghurt sauce over it. 

 

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Pairing Instructions

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Serve alongside a bowl of cucumber-mint raita or a refreshing kachumber salad.

 

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Garnishing Instructions

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Sprinkle finely chopped coriander and a light dusting of chaat masala for a fresh and tangy finishing touch.

 

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