Tandoori grilled vegetables recipe is a delicious and flavorful dish you can make for a healthy vegan meal ahead of time. This recipe is perfect for summer when vegetables are fresh and in season.
This recipe is full of flavor and compliments any meal. The spices are not too overpowering, so it does not get in the way of other flavors but instead compliment them. If you cannot find paneer, try using feta cheese in its place.
This Tandoori grilled vegetables recipe is the perfect summer side dish. For a complete meal, try this Tandoori grilled vegetables recipe with the Mango chutney tofu or the other tofu recipes.
How to make the Tandoori grilled vegetables recipe?
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Serves: 2-3 People
Ingredients needed for Tandoori grilled vegetables recipe:
- 2 cups whole milk yogurt (not low fat)
- 1 1⁄2 inches piece of fresh ginger, minced
- 1⁄8 – 1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon toasted cumin seed (heat whole cumin in a skillet over medium until aromatic 3 to 5 minutes)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch of black pepper
- 1 pinch turmeric
- 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onions
- 1 ½ tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- 1 ½ cups baby corn (peeled)
- Thin slices of potato (white or sweet)
- Thin slices carrot
- Sugar snap pea
Instructions to follow for the Tandoori grilled vegetables recipe:
1. Mix yogurt, ginger, cumin seeds, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Stir until well blended. If it seems too thick, add 1⁄2 of water. Refrigerate until ready to use.
2. Heat a skillet on medium-high and add oil. Add cumin seeds and cook until aromatic. Add onion, potatoes, carrots, and green beans. Cook until soft, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove from the heat source and transfer into a serving bowl with tomatoes, red bell peppers, and baby corn. Pour the yogurt dressing over the vegetables and mix well to coat all vegetables before serving warm or room temperature side dish.
4. To store: Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 days.
5. If you use the yogurt on a hot day, transfer the vegetables and yogurt mixture into a mixing bowl and microwave on high for about 1 minute, until warm. Serve with crusty bread or ciabatta.
6. Tandoori grilled vegetables can be garnished with fresh cilantro if desired, but it is not necessary. (Thin strips of lime are great when added as well.
Nutrition Facts of Tandoori grilled vegetables recipe
- Calories: 288
- Total Fat: 8.5g
- Saturated Fat: 4.9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
- Sodium: 392mg
- Total Fiber: 5.2g
- Protein: 21.8g
- Carbohydrates: 41.
10 Amazing Health Benefits of Tandoori grilled vegetables recipe
1. This Tandoori grilled vegetables recipe is full of flavor and compliments any meal. The spices are not too overpowering, so it does not get in the way of other flavors but instead compliment them.
2. This dish is made with whole milk yogurt, the protein content is very high and the fat content low, making it a healthy recipe for vegetarians.
3. The spices in the sauce are known to help lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease.
4. This dish is a good source of potassium, magnesium, vitamin A, vitamin C, and iron.
5. Potatoes are a rich source of vitamin C, which helps boost your immune system and protect you from getting sick.
6. baby corn is a great source of calcium and vitamins A & C to help keep your hair healthy and prevent premature graying or balding.
7. The carrots are a great source of beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant that helps your body fight disease.
8. This Tandoori grilled vegetables recipe is the perfect summer side dish. For a complete meal, try this Tandoori grilled vegetables recipe with the Mango chutney tofu or the other tofu recipes.
9. You can easily substitute paneer for feta cheese in this recipe if you can’t find paneer for your Tandoori grilled veggies casserole.
10. Tandoori grilled vegetables can be garnished with fresh cilantro if desired, but it is not necessary. (Thin strips of lime are great when added as well.
Conclusion
Tandoori grilled vegetables is a delicious and flavorful dish that you can make ahead of time for a healthy vegan meal. This recipe is perfect for summer when vegetables are fresh and in season.
This recipe is full of flavor and compliments any meal. The spices are not too overpowering, so it does not get in the way of other flavors but instead compliment them. If you cannot find paneer, try using feta cheese in its place.
I hope you enjoy this Tandoori grilled vegetables recipe as much as I did. If you like this recipe, check out the other meatless meals: Tandoori grilled tofu, Mango chutney tofu, or the other tofu recipes.
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