Indian Tandoori-Spiced Cauliflower Bites with Yogurt Mint Dip

Ingredients

• 1 medium head cauliflower florets
• 1 cup plain yogurt (unsweetened)
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp ginger
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp tandoori spice mix
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp neutral oil
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 cup mint
• 0.25 cup cilantro(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment.

2. 2

   Cut cauliflower into bite-size florets. Pat very dry.

3. 3

   In a bowl mix yogurt, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, tandoori spice mix, cumin, coriander, smoked paprika, salt, and 1 tbsp oil.

4. 4

   Toss cauliflower with the yogurt-spice mixture until well coated. Spread in a single layer.

5. 5

   Roast 20 minutes, then flip and roast 8–10 minutes more until deeply browned at edges.

6. 6

   Make dip: stir remaining yogurt with chopped mint (and cilantro if using) and a squeeze of lemon to taste.

7. 7

   Serve cauliflower bites hot with mint yogurt dip.