Tandoori Vegetable Platter with Raita Dips
This tandoori vegetable platter is a vibrant and flavorful dish that's perfect for any occasion. The vegetables are marinated in a yogurt-based sauce infused with the warm spices of tandoori masala, then roasted until tender and slightly charred. The result is a medley of tender, juicy vegetables that are packed with flavor. Serve with your favorite raita dips for a complete and satisfying meal.
The origins of tandoori cooking can be traced back to the Punjab region of India, where it is believed to have been developed over centuries by nomadic tribes who cooked their food in earthen ovens called tandoors. Tandoori cooking involves marinating meat or vegetables in a yogurt-based sauce infused with spices, then grilling or roasting them at high temperatures. The yogurt helps to tenderize the meat or vegetables and also imparts a slightly tangy flavor, while the spices add a complex and flavorful depth. Tandoori cooking is now popular all over the world, and there are many variations on the traditional recipes. This particular recipe for tandoori vegetable platter is a great way to enjoy the flavors of tandoori cooking without having to fire up a tandoor. The vegetables are marinated in a yogurt-based sauce infused with tandoori masala, then roasted until tender and slightly charred. The result is a medley of tender, juicy vegetables that are packed with flavor. Serve with your favorite raita dips for a complete and satisfying meal.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 25 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound mixed vegetables (such as bell peppers, onions, zucchini, carrots)
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons tandoori masala
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Cut vegetables into 1-inch pieces.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the vegetables, yogurt, lemon juice, tandoori masala, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat.
  4. Spread the vegetables on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and slightly browned.
  5. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve immediately with your favorite raita dips.
Why It Works
  • Marinating the vegetables in yogurt helps to tenderize them and also imparts a slightly tangy flavor.
  • The tandoori masala adds a complex and flavorful depth to the vegetables.
  • Roasting the vegetables at high temperatures helps to caramelize them and give them a slightly charred flavor.
  • Serving the vegetables with raita dips provides a cooling and refreshing contrast to the spicy vegetables.