Brij Gobhi Sabzi

Brij Gobhi Sabzi

Brij Gobhi Sabzi

Veg Vegan

Cauliflower cooked dry in mustard oil with cumin, hing, turmeric, and dried chillies — no onion, no garlic, just the clean flavour of the vegetable enhanced by asafoetida. A fundamental Brij winter sabzi eaten with roti or puri.

Cuisines

Brij

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Total: 40 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

1 medium cauliflower (gobhi)
2 tablespoons mustard oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon amchur (dried mango powder)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 inch ginger, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium tomato, chopped
— salt to taste
2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut the cauliflower into small florets and wash thoroughly.
  2. 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts to smoke, then reduce the heat.
  3. 3 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  4. 4 Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
  5. 5 Add ginger and garlic, and sauté for another minute.
  6. 6 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft.
  7. 7 Stir in turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
  8. 8 Add cauliflower florets and mix until they are well coated with the spices.
  9. 9 Cover the pan and let it cook on low heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  10. 10 Once the cauliflower is tender, add garam masala and amchur powder. Mix well.
  11. 11 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.

Tips

For a richer flavor, you can add a pinch of asafoetida (hing) along with the cumin seeds.