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
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Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 medium | Cauliflower , grated |
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2 tablespoons | Mustard oil |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander powder |
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1/2 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1 teaspoon | Garam masala |
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1 teaspoon | Amchur , dried mango powder |
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1 medium | Onion , finely chopped |
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1 inch | Ginger , grated |
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2 cloves | Garlic , minced |
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1 medium | Tomato , chopped |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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2 tablespoons | Cilantro , chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Cut the cauliflower into small florets and wash thoroughly.
- 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts to smoke, then reduce the heat.
- 3 Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- 4 Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- 5 Add ginger and garlic, and sauté for another minute.
- 6 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft.
- 7 Stir in turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
- 8 Add cauliflower florets and mix until they are well coated with the spices.
- 9 Cover the pan and let it cook on low heat for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 10 Once the cauliflower is tender, add garam masala and amchur powder. Mix well.
- 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.