Crispy Masala-Spiced Cauliflower Tacos

Crispy Masala-Spiced Cauliflower Tacos

🥘 Ingredients

  • black pepper
  • cauliflower florets
    20 oz
  • cilantro
    ½ oz
  • cooking oil
    4 tbsp
  • fenugreek
    2 tsp
  • flour tortillas
    12 unit
  • garam masala
    2 tsp
  • mini cucumber
    2 unit
  • olive oil
    2 tbsp
  • red pepper jam
    2 unit
  • salt
    4 tsp
  • shallot
    1 unit
  • tempura batter mix
    164 g
  • tomato
    2 unit
  • white wine vinegar
    3.333 tbsp
  • yogurt
    4 tbsp

🍳 Cookware

  • box grater
  • strainer
  • medium bowl
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • large pan
  • slotted spoon
  1. 1
    Wash and dry all produce. Halve, peel, and mince half the shallot (all for 4 servings). Roughly chop cilantro . Trim and grate mini cucumber on the largest holes of a box grater into a strainer set over a separate medium bowl . Cut cauliflower florets into 1-inch pieces. Dice tomato into ¼-inch pieces.
    shallot: 1 unit, cilantro: ½ oz, mini cucumber: 2 unit, cauliflower florets: 20 oz, tomato: 2 unit
  2. 2
    In a small bowl , combine minced shallot, red pepper jam , half the cilantro, half the white wine vinegar , and 1 TBSP olive oil (2 TBSP for 4 servings). Season with salt and black pepper .
    red pepper jam: 2 unit, white wine vinegar: 3.333 tbsp, olive oil: 2 tbsp, salt: 4 tsp, black pepper
  3. 3
    Gently press out any excess liquid from grated cucumber; discard liquid. Transfer cucumber to bowl used for liquid. To bowl with cucumber, add yogurt , half the garam masala , remaining vinegar, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Stir to combine; refrigerate until ready to serve.
    yogurt: 4 tbsp, garam masala: 2 tsp
  4. 4
    In a third medium bowl (large bowl for 4 servings), using a whisk , whisk together tempura batter mix , fenugreek (draining first), remaining garam masala, ½ cup water, ½ tsp salt, and pepper (1 cup water and 1 tsp salt for 4). TIP: If mixture seems too thick, add more water 1 tsp at a time until it reaches a pancake-batter-like consistency. Stir in cauliflower until fully coated.
    tempura batter mix: 164 g, fenugreek: 2 tsp
  5. 5
    Heat cooking oil (a ⅓-inch layer of oil) in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once oil is shimmering and hot enough that a drop of batter sizzles when added to the pan, using a slotted spoon , add coated cauliflower in a single layer. (TIP: Don't overcrowd the pan! You'll need to work in batches.) Cook until golden brown and crisp, 2-3 minutes per side. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Immediately season with salt.
    cooking oil: 4 tbsp
  6. 6
    Wrap flour tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave until warm and pliable, ⏱️ 30 seconds . Divide tortillas between plates. Fill with cucumber yogurt sauce, crispy cauliflower, and tomato. Drizzle with chutney and sprinkle with remaining cilantro. Serve.
    flour tortillas: 12 unit