gobhi ka keema

                                        Gobhi Ka Keema

 Gobhi ka keema is a vegetarian's delicacy. This is made of cauliflower,which is loved by a majority of vegetarians. In this version of dish, the aroma continues to remain exotic though less spices are used. So without much delay,let's start.

Ingredients:

1. Cauliflower-1 (cut into tiny pieces as those are grated).
2. Peas-1/2 cup
3. Onion-2 medium
4. Garlic-3 cloves
5. Tomato-1 small
6. Cilantro-2 tsp cut
7. Cinnamon stick-1/2" piece
8. Mace-1/2 blade
9. Black cardamom-2
10. Cloves-2
11. Cumin-1/2 tsp.
12. Black pepper-4-5
13. Coriander powder-1/2 tsp.
14. Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp.
15. Chilli powder-2 tsp. or according to taste
16. Salt
17. Green cardamom powder-1/4 tsp.
18. Mustard oil or refined oil divided (For frying gobhi-matar and for masala). 
19. Water-approx. half cup.
20. Bay leaf

 

 Procedure:

• Clean cauliflower in warm water and then trim into florets and start cutting from the top in small pieces.
• Grate 1 1/2 onion and garlic and keep aside.
• Grate tomato too.
• Heat oil in a kadai or pan and shallow fry small cut cauliflower. After 5 minutes, add matar also. I use frozen peas.
• When cauliflower is light pink in color,turn off the flame.
• Now heat oil again in a pan and throw bay leaf and whole cinnamon and mace.
• Add  half onion finely chopped and when it is slightly brown,add grated masala, coriander,turmeric and chilli powder and also ground black cardamom,black pepper,cumin and cloves.
• After sauteing 2-3 minutes,add grated tomato.
• Add salt.
• cover and bhuno this masala on slow heat till it starts separating  oil.
•  Add cauliflower and peas and bhuno till it separates oil.
• Add water and cook for 3 minutes.
• Sprinkle green cardamom powder and garnish with cilantro leaves or dhania patti.
• Enjoy with roti,dal and rice.