Monday, August 22, 2011

Cauliflower masala (Gobi Masala)

Ingredients

1.Cauliflower - 1 medium size
2.Onion chopped - 2 no
3.Tomato chopped - 2 small
4.Green chillies chopped - 2
5.Ginger and garlic paste - 1 tsp
6.Curry leaves
7.Salt
8.Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
9.Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
10.Coriander powder - 3/4 tsp
11.Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp
12.Coconut paste - 1/4 cup (optional )
13.Oil - 2 tsp

Preparation

1.Cauliflower florets should be cleaned well better put it in hot water with salt and turmeric powder for 3 mts.

2.Heat the oil in a pan and saute the onions for 2 mts add salt at this time ,then add the ginger garlic paste to it .Saute it well.Then to this add curry leaves and tomatoes saute it for 3 mts.

3.To this add all the powders except the garam masala and mix it well .Then add the cauliflower florets to it and mix it well with the masala.

4.If you want gravy you can add the coconut paste at this time .Add little water to it and mix it well.Cook it covered for 3 mts and then uncover it and cook it for another 3 mts.

5.Turn off the fire and add the garam masala powder to it .Now the delicious cauliflower masala is ready to be served.

Serve it with rice or chappathi ..........