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Sukha Gobi Masala / Dry Cauliflower Masala

I love gobi/cauliflower a lot. The food court at my office (@ India) served yummy  gobi manchurian. I used to order that most of the time. My friends made fun of me for this. hehe :D I love my friends. And I miss em all! All of us are spread around the world now. :( But we are in touch. That is the best part. :) Friends are huge assets. Na? Yaa..



This is one very simple gobi masala. Simple because you can make this with the ingredients that you will easily find on your kitchen counter :D Easy and quick! A huge love hug to my Mum for this recipe. This is one of her best quick and easy dry subzi recipes. :D



Ingredients
  • Cauliflower florets - 2 C
  • Mustard seeds - 1/2 t
  • Cumin seeds - 1/2 t
  • Fennel seeds - 1/2 t
  • Kalonji seeds - 1/2 t
  • Fenugreek seeds - 1/2 t
  • Asafoetida (hing) - a pinch
  • Ginger - 1 t
  • Garlic - 1 t
  • Turmeric powder - 1/2 t
  • Chilli powder - 1/2 t
  • Lemon juice - 1 T
  • Water - 3 T
  • Salt - 1 t
  • Oil - 1 T




Method

  • Heat a pan with oil.
  • Once hot, add asafoetida and all the seeds in the order it has been listed.
  • Add ginger-garlic and stir well.
  • Add the cauliflower florets and continue stirring.
  • Sprinkle turmeric powder, chilli powder, salt and mix well.
  • Sprinkle water over this mix and cook on medium heat, till the cauliflower gets cooked.
  • After 5 - 10 mins, stir and make sure that the cauliflower is ready.
  • Sprinkle lemon juice over the mix and cover cook for 2 more mins.
  • Remove from fire.
  • Your yummy and easy Sukha/Dry gobi masala is ready.


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  1. SouthIndianRecipesJuly 11, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Wow.Looks so inviting and delicious

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  2. PritiJuly 11, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    That's a yummy platter ....looks gud

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  3. Reshmi MaheshJuly 11, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    This looks delicious...

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  4. Divya VikramJuly 11, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    I love making subjis with gobhi. Looks simple and delectable.

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  5. prathibhaJuly 12, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Thanks for visiting my blog...my first time here...even I love gobi..looks yummy

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  6. PushpaJuly 12, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Cauliflower subzi with phulkas looks irresistible and delicious.

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  7. raniJuly 12, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    Lovely gobi recipe... looks delicious n yummy too..i think your mumma's love also looking in this recipe..thanks for drop in my space.
    cheers
    rani

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  8. santoshbangarJuly 12, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    WHITE COLOR GOBHI IS ATTRACTIIVE AND INVITING

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  9. Sangee vijayJuly 12, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    so flavorful n yummy sabzi...looks inviting...

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  10. SwathiJuly 12, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    Dry gobi masala looks perfect for chapathi

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  11. Priya YallapantulaJuly 12, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    That looks superb Gopika, I love this dry curry. On my banana cake, yes, it does have banana flavor, but as I mentioned, even I am not a big fan of banana, but I didn't mind it in the cake :)

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  12. DDJuly 12, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    really splendid dish!! i love the flavor of masala in cauliflower!!!!!!!!!

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  13. kothiyavunuJuly 12, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Sounds yum! liked ur version! Very inviting!

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  14. KateJuly 12, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    When I love something I order it everywhere too!

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  15. Biny AnoopJuly 12, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    wow love the stirfry and the manchurian below...pls pls add a follow pluggin its easy to get updates for me

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  16. RichaJuly 12, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    I love cauliflower too.. usually just with some spices.. just perfect in a meal!

    Thanks for dropping by my blog!
    -Richa @ Hobby And More Blog,
    Hobby And More on Facebook

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  17. AmrithaJuly 12, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    perfect for roti. love this dish. Ur write up reminded me about my office days where we used to get these spicy chilli cheese sandwich.. My God! so tasty!

    Congrats on ur first tomatoes :-) You must have been really happy to see ur produce right :-) We are proud farmers ;-) I am going to buy another Curry leaves plant hehehehe.. I am not going to give up.

    By the way, how do I follow you ? I dont see any follow icon on ur page. This wordpress is new to me. Let me know next time ;-)

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  18. sophiaJuly 12, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Haha I'm not Indian so a lot of those ingredients, I don't have in my kitchen counter readily...but I love Indian food and I'm planning to visit an Indian grocery soon. :-)

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  19. girlichefJuly 12, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Mmmm...this sounds so delicious. I love cauliflower and made a Cheese Vali Gobi that I adored a while back...this will have to be my next delicious venture :D

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  20. kankanaJuly 12, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    This is one my fav way to eat gobi ,.. simple and full of flavor :)

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  21. Vidhya JayadeepJuly 12, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    The gobi masala looks so yum .

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  22. Treat and TrickJuly 12, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    Simple yet flavorful dish, please pass me that yummy platter....

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  23. Prathima RaoJuly 13, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    This one is my fav!!!! Mom makes a similar one too...Kalonji gives this dish a nice, aromatic taste :)
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

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  24. VegetarianzestJuly 13, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    Yummy looking recipe.

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  25. VegetarianzestJuly 13, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    Yummu looking recipe.

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  26. kitchenbelleiciousJuly 13, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    heavenly, it just looks heavenly and delicious

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  27. cindyJuly 13, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Hi, thanks for the visit :) your cauliflower masala looks so tempting :)

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  28. RashmyJuly 13, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    wow.. i have tried it many times.. never got it perfect!!! either the cauliflower becomes a paste or the masala goes wrong!!! will try this way now for sure! And ya.. I was very much here..just got lazy... thanks for asking

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  29. Food Glorious foodJuly 13, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    You make it sounds so easy! Gonna give it a try dear!

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  30. arthiJuly 13, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    love gobi..this looks delicious :)

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  31. Sobha ShyamJuly 13, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    very delicious and flavourful gobi, simple and great recipe!!

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  32. incidentalcooksumanJuly 13, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Love gobi sabzi and this looks delicious!

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  33. Nami @ Just One CookbookJuly 13, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    I love cauliflower! I would love to see Indian food court... must have lots of goodies!

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  34. Nami @ Just One CookbookJuly 13, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    I cut and paste the wrong link... sorry!!...

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  35. PeggyJuly 13, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    This sounds really delicious! I love cauliflower =)

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  36. UrmiJuly 13, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Nice, simple and yummy dish.Perfect with chapati.

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  37. JoanneJuly 14, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    Cauliflower is a favorite here as well, especially with spices like these!

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  38. Miriam BartonJuly 14, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    I love all of that flavor! Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters

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  39. SanJuly 14, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    Fab gobi masala, perfect to have with rotis.

    http://sanscurryhouse.blogspot.com

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