Baked Cauliflower Bites Recipe

Baked Cauliflower Bites - Learn how to make these gobi bites in Indian style with step by step pictures. These are so addictive and very easy to make at home with a few basic spices that are readily available in the pantry. The best part is it's gluten-free

Oven-baked cauliflower bites

These cauliflower bites are so addictive and easy to make within 30-35 minutes. There are so many variations in making this snack. But I prefer this method every time because my kids love this version.

If you love cauliflower then try Honey chilli cauliflower, Gobi fried rice and Gobi Manchurian

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Ingredients you'll need

Here's a list of ingredients you'll need to make these brownie cookies.

• Cauliflower - cut into small florets

• Yogurt - I used greek yogurt here, but can use regulary one too

• Kashmiri chill powder - This gives a nice colour, you can also use regular red chilli powder

• Ginger garlic paste - Used homemade paste

• Tandoori masala powder - If you can't find this powder,you can skip it

• Gram flour - also known as besan is used here,instead of it you can use plain flour too

• Spices used - Cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala and chaat masala

• Lemon juice - Always use fresh juice

For the details of the exact quantities of each ingredient, check the recipe card below

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How to make baked cauliflower bites

Cut the cauliflower into small florets and then add the florets to a bowl and pour hot water. Cover and keep aside for 10 minutes

After 10 minutes drain the water completely and set it aside

In a mixing bowl, add yoghurt, oil, Kashmiri red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder,garam masala and tandoori masala. Mix well

Next add lemon juice, gram flour and ginger garlic paste. Mix it to make a paste.

Add cauliflower florets to this mixture and mix gently to coat all the florets

Then chopped coriander leaves and combine well

Let it be aside for 10 mins for marination.

In the meanwhile preheat the oven to 200 deg C (400 F) for 10 mins.

In a baking sheet, lined with aluminium foil and sprinkle oil and grease the sheet

Arrange the marinated cauliflower florets in a single layer on a baking sheet without overcrowding

Place the baking sheet in the middle rack and bake for 15 mins and then turn the florets and bake again for another 10 mins until you get them crisp /golden in colour

Once done allow them to cool for a few minutes and sprinkle the chaat masala.

Serve hot with green chutney

Substitutions

• Yogurt- use vegan yogurt instead of normal yogurt to make this vegan

• Gram flour - instead of gram flour, you can use plain flour

Tips & tricks

Adjust the spices according to your taste

For extra crispy wings, grill for 3-4 mins

Drain water completely from florets before adding to the masala paste

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