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Cauliflower Roast


Cauliflower roast is a quick and easy appetizer. Its is spicy and crispy in the outside and tender and soft in the inside. This is baked in the oven and can be called a somewhat Tandoori cauliflower. It is the same recipe as the Tandoori chicken I posted earlier. I have used the same technique and the same masala but avoided yogurt and mustard powder and instead added lemon juice.

Ingredients


Kashmiri Chilly powder - 1 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder- 1/2 tsp
Gram flour- 3 tsp
Ginger garlic paste- 1 tsp
Garam Masala - 3/4 tsp
Kasoori methi powder- 1/3tsp
Lemon Juice- 1/2 lemon
Oil- 2 tsp
Salt to taste

Cut cauliflower into florets.
Heat 1 tsp of oil and add gram flour and roast it in a slow flame for about a minute till you get a nice flavor without burning. The best way is to bring the pan to heat and then off heat and then again to heat and whisking continuously.Allow this to cool a bit. 
Mix all ingredients(except oil) along with the gram flour paste and coat the cauliflower with it.If you wish you can add yogurt, or just one tsp of lemon juice or simply chat masala.Finally add the oil on top. Rub  masala into the florets. Line cookie sheet with aluminum foil and spray cooking oil. Layer evenly on cookie sheet and bake in 200 degree F for 10 minutes.

Try this
Hope you will all enjoy..

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  1. Indian KhanaJanuary 7, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    Looks so fab ..very tempting ..

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  2. UnknownJanuary 7, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    wow...Amzing cauliflower roast...Love the colour!!:)Happy new year to you!!:)

    Dr.Sameena@

    http://www.myeasytocookrecipes.blogspot.com/

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  3. SujiJanuary 7, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    Great appetizer with cauliflower. at first i thought it was tiger prawns :-P..Looks spicy as you stated...

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  4. UnknownJanuary 7, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    Looks and sounds very yummy

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  5. Padhu SankarJanuary 7, 2011 at 7:15 AM

    Cauliflower roast looks fantastic

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  6. UnknownJanuary 7, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    crispy cauliflower roast .....apt for any chinese dish

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  7. AllyJanuary 7, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    the recipe seems easy!! SHOULD TRY it myself!:)

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  8. KurinjiJanuary 7, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    looks colorful and yummy....
    Kurinji kathambam

    kurinji kudil

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  9. AkilaJanuary 7, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    OMG.... my mouth is watering here.... so delicious dear...

    Learning-to-cook
    Event: Dish Name Starts with E
    Regards,
    Akila

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  10. ShanaviJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Fingerlicking dish dear...loooove it..I've 3 big flowers..sure it's a try for me

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  11. Treat and TrickJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    So tempting and yummy! Have a great weekend dear..

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  12. Santosh BangarJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    wow what a fantastic cauliflower litters looking.very simple and inviting dish

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  13. Priya SreeramJanuary 7, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    suma--just loving it ! pass the tray over !!

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  14. TorviewtorontoJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    delicious I roast cauliflower but never added methi powder
    looks wonderful

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  15. UmaJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    loved this roast.. tempting!

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  16. Jaya MJanuary 7, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Suja,
    you have prepared some great looing dishes ..pear/apple upside down cake and prawn pulao looks so delicious..and tandoori cauliflowers looks very tempting minus yogurt/mustard powder..wish you and yours a very happy new year..
    hugs and smiles

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  17. Madhura ManojJanuary 7, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    Drooling here. Beautiful click!

    http://www.easycookingforamateurs.com/

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  18. Priya SureshJanuary 7, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Omg, irresistible cauliflower roast..

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  19. UnknownJanuary 7, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    how wonderful they look and great finger food :)

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  20. PushpaJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Cauliflower roast looks delicious Suja.

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  21. UnknownJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Nice appetizer suja..sounds good..looks so spicy and delectable!!!

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  22. Mrs KJanuary 7, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    mmm.mmm there is no scope for not loving this scrumptious snack.I love anything with tandoori masala,and cauliflower is my fav vegetable:) Love the picture too!!!

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  23. UnknownJanuary 7, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    I too make often gobi roast....I use yoghurt and tomato paste...will yours next time...looks so tempting....

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  24. aipiJanuary 7, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    I soooooooooo want to grab that plate right now and gobble it up :)


    US Masala

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  25. LathaJanuary 7, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Very tempting....YUMMY! Happy New Year!

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  26. Indian Cuisine BlogrollJanuary 7, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    spicy fry...yum..

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  27. Nisa HomeyJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    I am gonna try this.....want to lay my hands on them :)

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  28. Ganga SreekanthJanuary 7, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    tempting fry

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  29. JishasKitchenJanuary 7, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    WOW...IT LOOKS SO TEMPTING...FEEL LIKE GRABBING FROM THE PIC

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  30. Aruna ManikandanJanuary 7, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    looks spicy and delicious dear :)

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  31. Gayathri KumarJanuary 8, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    Great roast. As it is baked, it is also a guilt free snack. Love to try it..

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  32. Jayanthy KumaranJanuary 8, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    love d hot n spicy color..
    Tasty appetite

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  33. Sushma MallyaJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    mouthwatering and so easy too..

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  34. Gouri GuhaJanuary 9, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    Tempting appetiser and with lots of cauliflower in the market can try it.
    Good sharing.

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  35. Sayantani Mahapatra MudiJanuary 9, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    love these Kerala style roasts. awesome colour.

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  36. UnknownJanuary 10, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    Healthy and yummy roast..Tempting picture!

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  37. Suja ManojJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    Thanks all for the encouraging words..do visit again:)

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  38. UnknownSeptember 7, 2012 at 1:18 AM

    Lovelyy...Will try this soon..:)

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