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

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Recipe

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

Ingredients

Cauliflower 1 medium Cauliflower , grated
Yogurt 1 cup Yogurt
ghee 2 tablespoons Ghee
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
garam masala 1 teaspoon Garam masala
ginger-garlic paste 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
Cashew 2 tablespoons Cashew , nuts
Raisin 2 tablespoons Raisin
Onion 1 large Onion , finely chopped
Tomato 2 large Tomato , pureed
Cream 2 tablespoons Cream , fresh
salt 1 Salt , to taste
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , 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.