Gobhi ki sabzi has its origin in the Indian states of Punjab and Uttar Pradesh. The dish is loaded with nutrition as lots of vegetables are used in the recipe. It is easy to cook and can be prepared at home.
Ingredients of Gobhi ki Sabzi
•1 small head cauliflower (about 625 g)
•4 tbsps light vegetable oil
•1 tsp coriander seeds or half tsp cumin
•1and half tbsps shredded fresh ginger root
•1-2 green chilli peppers, seeded and chopped (optional)
•Half tsp turmeric
•3/4 tsp lemon juice
•2 tbsps chopped fresh coriander leaves
•Salt to taste
Method of Preparing Gobhi ki Sabzi
•Separate the cauliflower into small florets and cut them with a knife if necessary.
•Wash them under running cold water and drain. On a surface next to the stove, place all the spices, the drained cauliflower and 60 ml hot water.
•Heat 3 tbsps of the oil over medium heat in a kadhai or large frying pan.
•When the oil is very hot add coriander or cumin and fry until the seeds turn dark brown.
•Add ginger and chilli peppers, if using them, and stir for a couple of seconds.
•Immediately add turmeric and salt and follow at once with the cauliflower. Stir rapidly to distribute the spices and to prevent burning.
•Add the hot water; reduce heat and cook, covered, until the cauliflower is fully cooked to crispy tenderness. Stir once or twice during cooking.
•Increase heat to medium, and stir-fry to evaporate any moisture remaining in the pan and to lightly brown the cauliflower. Stir carefully, as cooked cauliflower is usually very fragile and breaks easily. If the vegetable looks a little dry, stir in the remaining oil.
•Add lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves and toss gently. Check for salt.
•Serve immediately.
Another method of preparing Gobhi ki Sabzi with little change in the ingredients:
Ingredients of Gobhi ki Sabzi
•1 medium cauliflower
•1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
•1 pinch asafoetida powder
•2 medium chopped onions
•1/2 teaspoon ginger paste
•1/2 teaspoon garlic paste
•1 -2 teaspoon chilli powder
•1 teaspoon turmeric powder
•2 chopped tomatoes
•1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves
•1/4 teaspoon garam masala
•2 tablespoons oil
•1 teaspoon salt
Method of Preparing Gobhi ki Sabzi
•Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
•Heat oil on medium heat in a large pan or wok and add the cumin seeds.
•When they start to make a noise, add the asafoetida and stir for a few seconds.
•Add the chopped onions and saute till they turn clear.
•Put in the ginger and garlic pastes and fry till lightly golden.
•Add the chilli and turmeric powder and fry for 1 minute.
•Add the cauliflower, salt and tomatoes and mix well.
•Cover and cook till the cauliflower is done.
•Add the chopped coriander leaves and the garam masala and mix well.
•Add salt if needed.
•Serve
This delicious dish can be enjoyed with freshly cooked rice. One can also team up Gobhi ki sabzi with roti or paratha.
