Tandoori-Spiced Cauliflower Steaks with Mint Yogurt Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

Roasted cauliflower steaks coated in fragrant tandoori spices, served with a cooling mint yogurt sauce for a vibrant vegetarian entrée. This Indian-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs large cauliflower head, plain Greek yogurt, fresh mint leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1, cut into 3/4-inch thick steaks large cauliflower head
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh mint leaves
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp tandoori masala powder
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp, divided salt
• 1/2 tsp, divided black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped (for garnish) cilantro leaves

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp tandoori masala powder, 1 tsp ground turmeric, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, and 3 tbsp olive oil to make a spice paste.
2. Step 2: Brush 3 large cauliflower steaks (about 3/4-inch thick each) generously with the tandoori spice paste on both sides and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
3. Step 3: Roast the cauliflower steaks in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until edges are golden and tender.
4. Step 4: Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp salt to make the mint yogurt sauce.
5. Step 5: Plate the roasted cauliflower steaks and drizzle or dollop with the mint yogurt sauce. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped cilantro leaves and serve warm.