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Although cauliflower is available throughout the year, the taste of Cauliflower available in winters is something else.
Cauliflower is made in many ways. Most of them are rich and gravy-based which are known for their taste and flavour.
Shahi Cauliflower Masala is a delicious recipe of lightly steamed cauliflower with creamy gravy.
If you are bored of eating the usual potato-cauliflower dish everyday then make this amazing cauliflower recipe.
This vegetable curry is not very spicy, as it uses freshly ground spice paste, tomatoes, some yogurt and fresh cream.
This sabji makes a great option with traditional rotis or phulkas and can also be served as a curry with rice.
Prepare cauliflower in a royal style and enjoy this wonderful winter vegetable.
So let us know the recipe of making Shahi Cauliflower Masala Recipe.
Ingredients for Shahi Cauliflower Masala Recipe:
Ingredients for Paste:
- Onion – 2 medium chopped
- Tomato – 2 medium chopped
- Garlic – 5-6 cloves
- Ginger – 1 inch thick chopped
- Cinnamon – 1 stick
- Big cardamom – 1-2
- Cumin seeds – 1/2 tsp
- Cloves – 2-3
- Cashews – 8-10
- Oil – 1 tablespoon
Other Ingredients:
- Cauliflower – 1 cut into small pieces
- Green peas – 1/2 cup boiled (optional)
- Bay leaf – 1
- Red chilli powder – 1 tsp
- Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
- Coriander powder – 1 tsp
- Cumin powder – 1 tsp
- Kasuri methi – 1 tsp
- Butter/ghee – 2 tbsp
- Fresh Cream – 1/4 Cup
- Oil – 1-2 tbsp
- Salt – to taste
- Coriander leaves – 2 tbsp, finely chopped
How to Make Shahi Cauliflower Masala Recipe:
To make Shahi Cauliflower Masala, first cut the Cauliflower into small pieces.
Boil cabbage pieces in salted water for 5 minutes and drain the excess water.
Boil the green peas in enough water on medium flame and strain it.
Make Puree:
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wide pan over medium flame.
Add cinnamon, cloves, big cardamom, cumin seeds, cashews, garlic, ginger and onion to it.
Fry everything for 2-3 minutes while stirring continuously.
Add tomatoes to it and mix well. Cook while stirring occasionally until the tomatoes become soft.
Switch off the gas and let it cool completely.
After it cools down, put it in a mixer jar and prepare a soft paste.
How to Make Masala Gravy:
In the same pan, heat 1-2 tbsp oil on medium flame.
Add cauliflower pieces to it and fry till golden brown. Remove them and keep them aside.
After this, heat 2 tbsp butter/ghee in the same pan on low flame.
Add bay leaves, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and fry for some time.
Add the prepared paste and mix well. Cook on medium flame for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add fried Cauliflower and boiled green peas and mix well and add fresh cream and crushed kasuri methi and mix well.
Add 1 cup hot water and salt to it and mix well.
Cook it on medium flame for 7-8 minutes. Keep stirring occasionally in between. Turn off the gas.
Shahi Cauliflower Masala garnished with finely chopped coriander is ready to serve.
Serve it with hot roti, pulkas for lunch or dinner.
Suggestion:
By boiling cauliflower florets in salty water it becomes completely clean.
always use fresh cauliflower florets for this recipe.
Adjust the size of the Cauliflower as per your preference.
Adding green peas is completely optional.
But to add taste to it you can also add other vegetables like capsicum, potatoes or carrots.
If you like spicy food then add 1-2 green chillies to the paste.
Do not overcook the veggies as they taste best when they are crunchy.
Shahi Cauliflower Masala Recipe
Conclusion:
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