Tandoori Aloo

A big Hi to everyone!!! . BusyAtIndianKitchen is back after a short break. It was a bit difficult for me to find time to post recipes with a busy toddler running around , though I had around 50 recipes ready.  Since his holidays are coming to an end, we are trying to bounce back to regular routine. Hope you too had a great and memorable vacation!! To start with, today's recipe is one of the best starters which is none other than Tandoori Aloo. The exciting kids friendly recipe follows..

Recipe For : 2

Preparation Time : 30 to 45 minutes + Marination Time + Parboiling Time

Ingredients:

Potato                          - 2 (Big Size)

Curd                            - 1/4 cup (Yogurt)

Ginger-Garlic paste     - 2 tbsp

Chili Powder               - 3 tsp 

Cumin Powder            - 2 tsp (Seeraga Thool)

Coriander Powder        - 2 tsp (Malli Thool)

Turmeric Powder         - a pinch

Garam Masala Powder - 2 tsp

Pepper Powder             - 1 tsp

Kasuri Methi                - 2 tsp  (Dried Fenugreek Leaves)

Oil                                 - 1 tbsp

Lemon Juice                  - 1 tsp

Salt                                - As required

Procedure:

• First step is to parboil potatoes i.e it should only be partially cooked. I used to cook potatoes for 3  continuous whistles.  To cool it off,  don't immerse boiled potatoes in cold water. It prevents potatoes from getting crispier when they are grilled. So let potatoes cool on its own and then cut it into big chunks.
• You can either grill them using skewers or directly using a greased tray. If you are using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent it from catching fire when exposed to grill. 
• Mix all the ingredients along with chopped potato chunks and set it aside for 30 to 60 minutes. More the marination time, tastier is the potato. Adjust the spice according to your taste.
• After enough marination, arrange potato chunks in skewers or place them in a greased tray.
• Preheat the oven to 220 degree Celsius.
• Bake potatoes for 30 to 45 minutes or until its done. Keep on checking in between to prevent it from getting burnt.
• Serve it with curd mixed with Green Chutney.

Tandoori Fish

Looking for alternative for Fish fry?? Today's recipe is one such oil free, tasty and healthy Tandoori Fish.. Its very easy to prepare too. Marinate all the ingredients together and grill it.. That's it!! Wonderful recipe awaits for you.. The recipe follows..

Ingredients:

Fish Chunks                                 - 4
Chili Powder                                 - 3 tsp
Cumin Powder                              - 2 tsp
Coriander Powder                        - 3 tsp
Turmeric Powder                          - a pinch
Garam Masala Powder                - 2 tsp
Chat Masala                                   - 1 tsp
Oil                                                    - 1 tbsp
lemon juice                                     - 1 tsp
Salt                                                   - As required

Procedure:

1. I have used Salmon fish. You can use any fish which has less bones.  You should be able to cut flesh part of fish alone.  Take such fish chunks  and wash it well.
2. Mix all the ingredients and keep the fish chunks marinated for about 1 - 2 hours.. The Tandoori fish taste increases, if you marinate for more time.
3. Preheat the oven to 200 degree Celsius.
4. Place the marinated fish in preheated oven for 20 - 25 minutes.
5. Keep on checking in- between
6. Enjoy your Tandoori fish when its fully done!!!

Tandoori Cauliflower

Who will say no to tastier and crispier cauliflower?? This recipe is healthier too since its grilled. 

If you want to try this recipe without oven, place marinated cauliflower florets in a non stick pan , drizzle little oil and cook it in medium flame. After its cooked on one side, slowly turn it to the other side and cook it. You can have this tandoori cauliflower even as appetizer. It also tastes good with Parupu Sadham and Sambar Sadham.

Recipe For : 1

Preparation Time : 30 minutes + Marination time

Ingredients:

Cauliflower florets                      - 1 cup
Curd                                             -  3 tbsp
Ginger Garlic Paste                   - 2 tsp
Chili Powder                                - 2 tsp
Cumin Powder                             - 1 tsp
Coriander Powder                       - 2 tsp
Turmeric Powder                         - a pinch
Garam Masala Powder               - 1 tsp
Pepper Powder                            - 1/2 tsp
Chat Masala                                  - 1 tsp
kasthuri Methi                                - 1 tbsp
Oil                                                    - 1 tbsp
lemon juice                                     - 1 tsp
Salt                                                  - As required

Procedure:

1. Make sure cauliflower florets are cut into medium size pieces. Place cauliflower florets in boiling water for 10 minutes. After ten minutes drain excess water and take cauliflower in a bowl. Add all the ingredients and keep the cauliflower marinated at-least for an hour.
2. Preheat the oven to 220 degree Celsius.
3.  Grill marinated cauliflower in preheated oven for 30 minutes. 
4. Keep on checking in- between. 
5. Serve it with Curd mixed with Green Chutney after cauliflower is cooked and turned crispier. Enjoy your Tandoori cauliflower!!