Air Fryer Tandoori Broccoli
Tandoori Broccoli Tikka is a fusion appetizer recipe prepared by marinating broccoli in a spiced yogurt-based marinade and grilled in an air fryer or oven.
Servings 4
Calories 108kcal
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- ½ cup hung curd (or greek yogurt)
- 1 tablespoon besan (gram flour or chickpea flour)
- 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon kashmiri red chilli powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon chaat masala powder
- ½ teaspoon garam masala (or tandoori masala powder)
- 1 teaspoon kasuri methi
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (or amchur powder)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- salt to taste
Other Ingredients
- 1 large head broccoli (about 20-22 medium sized florets, around 300 grams)
Garnish
- lemon wedges to serve
- onion slices to serve
- chaat masala to sprinkle
- green chutney
Instructions
- Clean, cut the broccoli head into bite-sized florets, roughly the same size for even cooking.The next step is to blanch the broccoli, Bring a medium-sized pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Drop the broccoli in the boiling water and let it cook for 1 minute (for firm broccoli) and then transfer into a bowl filled with water and ice cubes. Once cooled, drain out the water and pat them dry with a kitchen or paper towel. Or you may also steam the broccoli in Instant Pot.
- In a large bowl add hung curd, besan, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, garam masala, chaat masala, kasuri methi, lemon juice, salt, oil, and mix everything together.Then add the blanched/steamed broccoli florets and mix until each piece of the broccoli is coated well with the marinade. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 360°F (180°C). Add the marinated broccoli florets to the air fryer basket and spread them in a single layer (cook in batches if required). Brush or spray some oil on the top, this ensures the broccoli doesn't dry out.
- Air fry at 360°F (180°C) for 8-10 minutes or until edges start browning and turn crispy. Shake the basket halfway through.
- Remove in a serving plate, squeeze some lime juice, sprinkle chaat masala, and serve it immediately with mint yogurt chutney.
Oven Method
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the marinated broccoli evenly in a single layer.Bake at 425°F for 15-20 minutes. Then broil on high for 2-3 minutes till they turn charred and crispy on the edges. Turn halfway through cooking time.
Notes
Tips & Variations
- Cut them the same size: This helps for quick and even cooking.
- Work in batches. Make sure to spread the marinated broccoli in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving some space between each other. Cook in batches if needed.
- Shake the basket halfway: It's important to shake it halfway through to allow the tandoori broccoli tikka bites to be cooked evenly.
- Marination: Let the broccoli florets marinate for at least 15-20 minutes. If you have some extra time, then let them sit for longer that way, they absorb more flavors from the marinade.
- Besan (gram flour): I highly recommend adding besan (gram flour) to the marinade, this step ensures that the besan helps the broccoli to coat well and not stick to the air fryer basket/pan.
- Other Veggies: You can also add onion, bell peppers, and zucchini to this recipe.
- Keto: If you want to make keto broccoli tikka bites, then skip besan (gram flour) in this recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 542mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1100IU | Vitamin C: 136mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 1mg