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🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Gobhi Aur Matar ki Sookhi Bhaaji

🇮🇳 Indian

Dry cauliflower and pea bhaaji, the way dhabas make it with ghee and ginger. Simple, spiced straight-talk food — no gravy to hide behind. Best mopped up with hot chapatis straight off the flame.

Prep 17 min Cook 29 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Ginger2-inch piece
  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Ghee3 tbsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Cauliflower1 small, in florets
  • Green Peas1 cup
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Wash and cut the cauliflower into even, bite-size pieces so everything cooks at the same pace.

  2. 2

    Warm the oil, add cumin and a pinch of asafoetida, then the onions — cook till bronzed at the edges.

  3. 3

    Stir in ginger garlic paste and green chili; after a minute add the ground spices with a splash of water so they don't scorch.

  4. 4

    Fold in the cauliflower with the green peas, sprinkle in a tablespoon of water, cover and steam until just done.

  5. 5

    Kill the heat, stir through the cilantro and the ginger, and rest five minutes before serving.

Chef's tip

If the sabzi tastes flat, it usually wants salt and lemon, not more chili.

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Video: गोभी मटर की ढाबा स्टायल सब्जी, घर के मसालों से बनी आसान रेसिपी । Quick recipe of Gobi Matar Masala · on YouTube