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Gobi Masala (Cauliflower In Yogurt)



"Gobi" is one word (among a hundred others) my friends use to make fun of me as it is similar to my first name "Gopika"! :D Well, I loveeee Gobi. The best among it being Gobi Manchurian. This is a Punjabi style Gobi with a little gravy. Tastes awesome with all Indian breads.



Cauliflower is a very nutritious vegetable which contains Vitamin C and folate. Here is an easy way to eat healthy and tasty.  :)

Ingredients

  • Cauliflower florets - 2 C
  • Oil - 2 T
  • Kasoori Methi - 1 T
  • Poppy seeds, grind with 1 T  water - 1 T
  • Green chilies - 1-2
  • Turmeric powder- 1/2 t
  • Chilli powder - 1 t
  • Coriander powder - 1 t
  • Cumin powder - 1/2 t
  • Ginger garlic paste - 3 T
  • Onion, finely chopped - 1
  • Tomato, finely chopped - 1
  • Yogurt - 3/4 C
  • Milk/Cream - 1/2 C
  • Salt - to taste
  • Cilantro for Garnishing



Method

  • Wash Cauliflower florets with water.
  • Boil water (enough to soak the florets) and soak the cauliflower in it till they cook 3/4.
  • Heat oil in a non-stick pan.
  • Add turmeric powder, ginger garlic paste and saute for  a minute.
  • Add slit green chilies, chopped onion and stirl well.
  • Once Onion turns soft, add tomatoes and cook till they become soft & mushy.
  • Add rest of the powders and mix well.
  • Next, add the fried cauliflower and stir gently.
  • Whisk yogurt and add it in to the mix. 
  • Add salt to taste and stir well.
  • Add the cream/milk and 1/2 C water to adjust the consistency (as you like) and cook over medium heat.
  • Crush dried fenugreek leaves, sprinkle it over the mix and stir well.
  • Cover with a lid and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Serve the  yummy Gobi Masala with Chapathi or any other bread. 

Courtesy : A lovely friend :)

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