🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Gobhi Mussallam

Name: Gobhi Mussallam
Prep time: 17 min
Cook time: 42 min
Total time: 59 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups, whisked Yogurt; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Garam Masala; to taste Salt; 2, finely chopped Onion; 3, chopped Tomato; 2, slit Green Chili; 3 tbsp Ghee; 2 tsp Coriander Powder; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 3 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 1 small, in florets Cauliflower; 1/4 cup Cashews; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder

🇮🇳 Indian

A whole cauliflower roasted in saffron-yogurt masala, the vegetarian showstopper. Slow-built masala, soft centres and a gravy that clings to the spoon. Ladle over steamed rice with sliced onions on the side.

Prep 17 min Cook 42 min Serves 3 Medium

Ingredients

Yogurt2 cups, whisked
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Garam Masala1 tsp
Saltto taste
Onion2, finely chopped
Tomato3, chopped
Green Chili2, slit
Ghee3 tbsp
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Vegetable Oil3 tbsp
Cauliflower1 small, in florets
Cashews1/4 cup
Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

Kasuri Methi1 tsp
Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

1
Heat oil in a heavy pot and brown the onions deeply — this patience is the whole flavour base.
2
Stir in the ginger garlic paste and cook a full two minutes.
3
Add the tomato with turmeric, chili and coriander powder; fry till the masala darkens and splits.
4
Add the cauliflower with the yogurt, coat well, pour in hot water to just cover and simmer till tender.
5
Swirl in cream or a spoon of whisked yogurt off the flame, then shower with cilantro.

Chef's tip

Don't crowd the pan; steam is the enemy of the browning that builds flavour.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Spicy Gobhi Musallam | गोभी मुसल्लम | Gravy Recipes | Amma Food Bites · on YouTube