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 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 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 Heat ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- 4 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute. Then add the tomato puree and cook until the oil separates.
- 5 Stir in the garam masala, cashew nuts, and raisins. Cook for 2 minutes.
- 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 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.