Smoked Cauliflower Tikka

Name: Geräucherter Blumenkohl Tikka
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: 150 g Naturjoghurt; 15 g Garam Masala; 5 g Kurkuma; 10 g Paprikapulver (scharf); 8 g Knoblauchpulver; 30 ml Zitronensaft; 10 g Speisesalz

MarinadeOtherHot SmokingEasy1-2 hrs85-90 °C120-140 °CCherry + Apple

Cauliflower is marinated in a spiced tikka marinade and then hot smoked until tender and aromatic. The smoke adds a deep, complex note that harmonizes perfectly with the Indian spices. Ideal as a main dish or side.

Ingredients(for 1 kg)

Plain yogurt150 g

Garam masala15 g

Turmeric5 g

Hot paprika powder10 g

Garlic powder8 g

Lemon juice30 ml

Salt10 g

Instructions

Preparation

15 minutes + 2-12 hours marinating time

Divide cauliflower into large florets. Mix all marinade ingredients, pour over the cauliflower, mix well, and marinate covered in the refrigerator.

Smoking

60-90 minutes

Preheat smoker to 120-140 °C. Spread cauliflower on the grate and smoke with cherry and apple wood until soft and reaching a core temperature of 85-90 °C.

Resting and Serving

5 minutes

Let the cauliflower rest for 5 minutes, garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lemon juice, and serve immediately.

Pro Tip

Briefly grill the marinated cauliflower at high heat before smoking to create nice roasted flavors and grill marks.

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