Tuesday, 8 December 2015

Gobhi Masala

                                                                       


Gobhi ( cauliflower) happens to be one of my favourite vegetables and I make it ever so often. Fortunately there are an array of cauliflower recipes one can choose from so one can never get tired of  this versatile vegetable.

The recipe I am sharing here is simple enough to be made on any given day but  nice enough to serve to guests too. The gobhi florets are fried lightly and then simmered  in  a spicy masala. For the first time I have tried to take step wise pictures to make the whole process come alive.

Ingredients: 

1 medium gobhi( cauliflower)
1 large or 2 medium onions
2-3 tbsps tomato puree
1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
1 tsp grated ginger
1/2 tsp cumin
Pinch of asafoetida ( hing)
1/2 tsp all spice( garam masala) powder
1/2 tsp red chilly powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp coriander powder
Salt to taste
1 tsp kasuri methi
Oil to fry gobhi
2-3 tbsps oil
Garnish:  Green coriander, ginger julienne

Method:   Fry gobhi florets in oil till light brown.  Keep aside.
                                                                         


 Chop onions in round slices. Grate ginger.
                                                                           

                                                                       
In a heavy bottom pan pour oil and add cumin, asafoetida and grated ginger.  After cumin and ginger change colour add the onions.  Fry till onions are translucent.  Add ginger garlic paste and tomato puree. Also add  salt, turmeric, red chilly powder and coriander powder.
                                                                                 


 Fry till oil separates from the masala.  Add the fried gobhi and mix well to incorporate the masala.
                                                                               


Sprinkle 2 tbsp of water, lower flame and cover with lid. Do not overcook.  The gobhi should soften but not get mushy. Uncover after couple of minutes and add kasuri methi and garam masala powder.  Remove from flame and garnish with coriander leaves and ginger julienne.

                                                                               


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