Monday, 9 April 2012

COULIFLOWER SABJI

U need :
cauliflower florets: 3 cups
curd: 1 cup
saffron: few strands soaked in warm milk
ginger paste : 2 tsp
onion: 1 sliced thin
mustard seeds:1/2 tsp
nigella seeds(kala jeera): 1/4 tsp
turmeric: 1/4 tsp
red chilli powder: 1 tsp
salt to taste.
Oil to deepfry + 2 tablsp
coriander leaves chopped: 2 tsp
slit green chillies: 2


Method:
1. Wash the cauliflower florets well.Pat dry.Deep fry in hot oil to a light brown colour.


2. In a bowl add the curd,redchilli powder,turmeric powder salt and 1 tsp ginger paste. Beat well.Mix in the fried cauliflower pieces and marinate for 30 mins.


3.Heat oil on a deep pan. Add the mustard seeds and nigella seeds.Saute Now add the sliced onions and fry for a few mins.Add the balance ginger paste and continue stirring to 2 to 3 mins.
4.Remove the cauliflower florets from the marination and add to the  frying onions.Continue stirring for another 5 to 7 mins.
5.Add the leftover marination and 1/2 cup water..Cover with a lid and let the florets cook well( 6 mins)


6. Remove lid and add the green chillies and the saffron milk.Test if the cauliflower is cooked.
7.Switch off the gas.Garnish with coriander leaves.Serve hot with rotis or jeera pulao or plain rice and dal.

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