Tandoori Broccoli and Capsicum (Grilled Broccoli Florets) is a nutritious and delicious appetizer. Made with very little oil this is a great party snack. These Broccoli bites are very easy to prepare and can be marinated and kept much ahead of the party. All you have to do is make them in the tandoor or gill in a oven or barbecue or even pan fry them. They are so simple but definitely loved by all.
The marinade is made with yogurt and few simple spices commonly found in your pantry. This versatile marinade can be used for other vegetables, paneer (cottage cheese) and even meat.
I am simply in love with this whole process of making tandoori vegetables starting from chopping, to mixing the marinade, then marinade the vegetables, threading into the skewers, putting under the grill and finally serving with yogurt and mint chutney. Oh my GOD! I am so hungry now…
Go ahead and try these flavorful smoky Broccoli Tikkas with your family and friends. I am sure you will enjoy as much as I do, each time I make them.
You may like to try our other similar recipes like Cheesy Broccoli Florets, Baked Minty Baby Potatoes, Baked Sweet Corn Crackers and Baked Zucchini Fingers.
Prep time: 15 minutes (marinade for 1 hour)
Total time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Ingredients for Tandoori Broccoli and capsicum
1 medium head broccoli
1 red capsicum cubed
2 onions cubed
1 lemon cut into 4
½ cup Onion cut into thin rings
Mint chutney to serve
Marinade
1 cup hung yogurt
1 tablespoon besan roasted (gram flour)
1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
1 tablespoon coriander chopped
½ teaspoon kasoori methi powder (dry fenugreek powder)
1 teaspoon chilli powder
1 teaspoon jeera powder roasted
1 teaspoon chat masala
1 tablespoon mustard oil
salt to taste
Directions for tandoori broccoli and capsicum
- Cut the broccoli into medium florets and par boil them (half boil). Drain and plunge them in ice water to stop the cooking process and to retain the colour. Drain and set aside.
- Cut the capsicum and onions into cubes.
- Immerse the skewer sticks in water for 2-3 hours.
- In a large bowl mix all the ingredients for the marinade to a smooth paste.
- Toss the broccoli florets, capsicums, onions in this marinade to coat well. Cover and keep in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
- Thread them on to skewers as you like as there is no particular order.
- Grill in a preheated oven at 180 degrees. You can also place them in gas tandoor or use an electric barbecue or on a stove grill pan.
- Let them roast well on all the sides. Turn so that they roast evenly.
- Transfer on a serving plate; place a piece of lemon and some onion rings.
- Serve with mint chutney.
