Best Grilled Yogurt Marinated Cauliflower Recipes

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GRILLED YOGURT-MARINATED CAULIFLOWER



Grilled Yogurt-Marinated Cauliflower image

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 teaspoon Chaat Masala or store-bought
1 cup nonfat plain yogurt, whisked until smooth
1/4 cup chickpea flour
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, including soft stem
2 cloves garlic (large), peeled
6 quarter-size sliced peeled fresh ginger
2 fresh green chili peppers, such as serrano, stemmed
1 teaspoon Garam Masala
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground fenugreek seeds
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 head medium cauliflower (about 1 1/4 pounds)
4 to 6 metal or bamboo skewers soaked in water at least 30 minutes
1 to 2 tablespoon melted butter, for basting
scallion and lemon wedges

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare the chaat masala. Then, in a food processor or a blender, process together the yogurt, chickpea flour, cilantro, garlic, ginger, green chili peppers, garam amsala, and salt until smooth. Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and add the fenugreek and paprika, then immediately mix into the yogurt mixture.2. Place the cauliflower stem side up on a cutting board. Cut off the thick main stem as closest to the florets as possible before it separates into branches. Then cut the heat into 3 to 4 inch florets and place with their heads down, into a large, flat, microwave-safe dish cover and cook in the microwave on high until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Let cool.3. Pour half the yogurt mixture over the florets, then turn each one over and pour the remaining yogurt over them, making sure that all the heads are wellcoated with the marinade. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator 6 to 24 hours.4. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F). Skewer the florets from the stem to the head and place on the grill, turning as needed, until the florets are soft and charred in a few places, 10 to 12 minutes. Baste with the melted butter and grill another 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle the chaat masala on top, garnish with the scallions and lemon wedges, and serve.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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GRILLED CAULIFLOWER SALAD WITH TAHINI YOGURT SAUCE



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Seasoned with cumin and sumac and drizzled with a bright lemony sauce, this cauliflower salad is the perfect addition to your barbecue spread. We use a grill basket to prevent the florets from falling between the grates (but if you don't have one you can line the grates with foil instead). Topped with fresh herbs, walnuts and sultanas, this is sure to become a regular part of your summer rotation.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon ground sumac
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
8 cups cauliflower florets (larger bite-size pieces; from about 1 large head)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
2 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
1/2 small red onion, chopped
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/3 cup sultanas or golden raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill to medium-high.
  • Combine 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, 2 teaspoons of the sumac and the cumin and turmeric in a large bowl. Add the cauliflower florets and toss with the spice mix until fully coated.
  • Place a grill basket or a 12-by-18-inch piece of aluminum foil on the grill, then add the cauliflower in a single layer. Close the lid and grill for 15 minutes. Open the lid and flip the florets with a pair of tongs. Close the lid and grill until the cauliflower is charred in spots and crisp tender, 10 to 15 minutes more.
  • Meanwhile, whisk together the yogurt, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, remaining 1 teaspoon sumac, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 3 tablespoons water in a small bowl. Set the tahini yogurt sauce aside.
  • Transfer the grilled cauliflower to a large serving plate and season with salt. Top with the mint, parsley, green onions, red onions, walnuts and sultanas, then drizzle with the tahini yogurt sauce (see Cook's Note). Serve warm or at room temperature.

GRILLED TANDOORI CAULIFLOWER WRAPS



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If Maneet Chauhan could grill only one thing for the rest of her life, it wouldn't be steak or chicken - it would be cauliflower. "Our diet is predominantly vegetarian at home because that's how my husband and I grew up," says the chef and Tournament of Champions star. "So cauliflower is a staple." Although a tandoor is the best way to get that great charred flavor on vegetables (the cylindrical clay ovens get super hot), you don't need one for this dish. Maneet mimics the flavor of tandoori dishes by using a yogurt-based marinade, then she matches the oven's signature char by cranking her grill to the highest temperature. Try the recipe, and don't skip the homemade naan. "It's a version of what we serve in my restaurants," Maneet says. "I make it at home all the time!"

Provided by Maneet Chauhan

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 34

1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/4 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
2 tablespoons tandoori masala
2 tablespoons dried fenugreek leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 teaspoon garam masala
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound cauliflower florets
Lemon juice and chaat masala, for sprinkling
Naan, for serving (recipe follows)
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup grated cucumber
1/2 teaspoon chaat masala
1/4 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt
Vegetable oil, for the grill
1 green mango, peeled, pitted and cut into wide planks
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 4 large pieces
1/4 teaspoon jalapeño paste (or minced jalapeño)
2 curry leaves, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice, plus wedges for serving (optional)
1/4 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt
2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Vegetable oil, for the grill

Steps:

  • Marinate the cauliflower: Combine the yogurt and vegetable oil in a large bowl. Stir in the ginger-garlic paste, tandoori masala, fenugreek, turmeric and garam masala and season with salt and pepper. Add the cauliflower and stir to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
  • Meanwhile, make the raita: Combine the yogurt, cucumber, chaat masala, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Make the mango slaw: Preheat a grill to medium high and oil the grates. Grill the mango and bell pepper, turning occasionally, until softened and charred, 6 to 8 minutes for the mango and 8 to 12 minutes for the bell pepper. Remove from the grill and thinly slice into matchsticks.
  • Combine the jalapeño paste, curry leaves, ginger, cilantro, lime juice, sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Add the mango and bell pepper and toss to combine.
  • Increase the grill heat to high. Place the cauliflower florets on the hot grill, cover and cook 5 minutes. Uncover and cook, turning occasionally, until the cauliflower is tender and well marked, 5 to 8 more minutes. Remove the cauliflower from the grill and sprinkle with lemon juice and chaat masala.
  • Serve the cauliflower on the naan. Top with the raita and mango slaw. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar in a large bowl. Stir in the yogurt and melted butter with your hands or a wooden spoon until combined. If the dough is too dry, add water, about 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together (you may need up to 1/2 cup water).
  • Knead the dough in the bowl until it bounces back when you press it, about 2 minutes. Divide the dough into 4 balls and let rest, covered, 30 minutes.
  • Preheat a grill to medium high. Roll out each ball of dough until 1/8 inch thick. Generously oil the grill grates. Grill the naan until dry around the edges and charred, 30 seconds to 1 minute per side.

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