Masala Gobi

Cauliflower 1
Poppy seeds 1 tbsp
Chopped cashew nut 2 tbsp,
Ginger paste 1 tsp
Garlic paste 1 tsp
Green chillies 2
Onions 2
Tomatoes 2
Turmeric powder1/2 tsp
Coriander powder 1 tsp
Cumin powder 1/4 tsp
Red chilli powder 1 tsp
Curd 1/2 cup
Coriander leaves a few
Oil 1/2 cup
Salt as required
Water 4 cup


Directions

Soak the cauliflower in 4 cups of water with a little salt. After half an hour drain the cauliflower and make it dry.

Make pastes of onions and green chillies seperatly and keep aside. Aslo make a paste of the poppy seeds and cashew nuts, by adding water as necessary.

Heat oil in a pan. Fry the chopped onions till they turn golden brown. Add garlic paste, ginger paste, tomato, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and red chilli powder. Stir well, Add 1/4 cup water and salt to taste. When the spices are fried well, add a table spoon of curd. Stir continuously. In the same way add the whole curd. Stir and fry till the oil separates from the spices. Add the cauliflower to the spices. Mix the spices thoroughly with the cauliflower. After about five minutes remove the pan from the fire and add the paste of poppy seeds and cashew nuts. Add the rest of water. Again cook the whole thing for about three minutes. Garnish the it with chopped coriander leaves.

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