Meet the maker: Brooklyn Delhi

The first taste I ever had of Indian food was actually in London, England. Growing up in the Midwest in a meat and potatoes family, Indian food was very common. That first meal had me intrigued and quickly falling in love with the flavors of Indian cuisine.
As much as I love the spicy and sweet flavors, it has always been a cuisine I’ve been hesitant to make at home. There are so many regional differences and the list of ingredients just for one sauce always seemed overwhelming, but I have been lucky enough to find some great artisan products that make it more attainable (and less scary) to make dishes at home. One of those companies is Brooklyn Delhi.
tomato achaar spiced cauliflower
Owner Chitra Agrawal is a chef and cookbook author who travels to India each year to visit family and get inspired to bring you the next product to make your favorite Indian dishes at home. Inspired by the achaar she would bring back from her trips she looked to the ingredients available locally and started experimenting to create her first products. Since selling out of their first products at pop-up events and cooking classes she and her husband Ben have continued to expand their offerings and make their goods available in stores to meet a wider market and make more people fall in love with their Indian condiments.

What is Achaar?

Meaning pickled in Hindi, achaar is a popular condiment in Indian homes and restaurants. With a kick to it, achaar is usually enjoyed in a small dollop to finish a dish or add a bit of spice to a favorite. The traditional version is made with fruits, vegetables, oil, and spices such as mango, tamarind, and lotus stem.
The Brooklyn Delhi versions come in tasty varieties such as tomato, roasted garlic, and rhubarb ginger. Not quite as spicy as the original versions so they are perfect for people who want to enjoy an extra dollop or are newer to Indian cuisine. Still made in small batches you can now find Brooklyn Delhi products in many Wholefoods as well as some other well-stocked grocers.
After picking up a jar I was inspired to create this delicious veggie dish . . .
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Cauliflower

Indian Roasted Cauliflower Salad

  • Author: Ashley
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Indian

Description

This spicy Indian inspired cauliflower salad is a perfect vegetarian entree option. Paired with warm naan bread and a dollop of greek yogurt it is a nice light end to the day.


Ingredients

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  • 1 head cauliflower, chopped into florets
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/3 cup Brooklyn Delhi Tomato Achaar
  • 15 oz can chickpeas, drained
  • 2 Tbsp garam masala
  • Chopped parsley, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with the tomato achaar. Place the cauliflower on one side of a greased cookie sheet.
  3. Place the thinly sliced onions on the other half of the cookie sheet. Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil.
  4. Roast for 20 minutes. While the vegetables are roasting, place the drained chickpeas in the bowl and toss with the garam masala.
  5. After 20 minutes stir the vegetables on the cookie sheet and add the spiced chickpeas. Return the sheet pan to the oven and roast and additional 10 – 12 minutes until vegetables are tender and browned at the edges.
  6. Remove sheet pan from the oven and let cool slightly.
  7. Divide between 4 bowls. Top with a dollop of yogurt and chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

The greek yogurt helps take a bit of the spice out of the dish so add as much or as little as you would like. This is also great at room temp and the next day straight out of the fridge.

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