Tandoori Broccoli

Name: Tandoori Broccoli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 lbs broccoli florets, cut into pieces; 1/4 cup Greek yogurt; 2 tbsp tandoori masala spice blend; 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp lemon juice; to taste salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp oil; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/2 lime, cut into wedges

Tender broccoli florets coated in aromatic tandoori spices and yogurt, then roasted until charred and crispy. A trending vegetarian dish that's flavorful and satisfying.

35 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

IndianSideOvenVegetarianGluten-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs broccoli florets, cut into pieces
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
2 tbsp tandoori masala spice blend
1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
to taste salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp oil
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 lime, cut into wedges

Instructions

1

Preheat your oven to 425°F.
2

In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup Greek yogurt with 2 tbsp tandoori masala spice blend, 1 tsp minced fresh ginger, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tbsp lemon juice, to taste salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
3

Place 2 lbs cut into pieces broccoli florets in a large bowl.
4

Drizzle 2 tbsp oil over the broccoli and toss to coat.
5

Add the yogurt mixture and toss until all florets are evenly coated.
6

Spread the broccoli in a single layer on a baking sheet.
7

Roast for 18-22 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the florets are tender and charred at the edges.
8

Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro.
9

Serve hot with 1/2 cut into wedges lime on the side for squeezing.

Questions

Can I make Tandoori Broccoli dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/4 cup Greek yogurt. Swap the yogurt for an unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Tandoori Broccoli keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Tandoori Broccoli?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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