Gobhi Musallam

Gobhi Musallam

Gobhi Musallam

Veg Contains dairy

A whole roasted cauliflower dressed in a rich and spicy yogurt-based sauce, an impressive centerpiece for a vegetarian meal.

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Total: 60 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

1 medium cauliflower
1 cup yogurt
2 tablespoons ghee
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
2 tablespoons cashew nuts
2 tablespoons raisins
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 large tomatoes, pureed
2 tablespoons fresh cream
1 salt to taste
2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Trim the leaves and stalk of the cauliflower, keeping it whole. Parboil it in salted water for 5-7 minutes, then drain and set aside.
  2. 2 In a bowl, mix yogurt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Coat the cauliflower with this mixture and let it marinate for 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Heat ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  4. 4 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute. Then add the tomato puree and cook until the oil separates.
  5. 5 Stir in the garam masala, cashew nuts, and raisins. Cook for 2 minutes.
  6. 6 Place the marinated cauliflower in the pan, spooning the onion-tomato mixture over it. Cover and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes, until the cauliflower is tender.
  7. 7 Garnish with fresh cream and chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a richer taste, you can add a few saffron strands soaked in warm milk to the gravy.