Cauliflower Poriyal

Cauliflower Poriyal 

• Cauliflower -1 Medium 
• Salt - 1 tsp 
• Turmeric powder -1/2 tsp 
• Oil - 2 or 3 tsp 
• Mustard seeds - 1 tsp 
• Cumin seeds- 1 tsp 
• Methi Seeds - 1/4th tsp
• Hing/Asafoetida - 2 pinch 
• Urid Dhal -1 tsp 
• Curry leaves - 1 sprig 
• Onion -1 huge 
• Tomato -1 huge 
• Garlic Flakes - 6 to 8 
• Ginger - 1/2 inch piece 
• Turmeric powder - 1/4 th tsp 
• Kashmiri Chilly Powder - 1 or 1-1/2 tsp 
• Chopped Coriander leaves - 2 tsp heaped 
• Grated Coconut - 1 tblsp 
• Salt to taste 

Method 
Remove the cauliflower florets 

Boil enough water n to it add salt n turmeric powder n add the cauliflower florets , cover n set aside for 1/2 an hour . Drain well, cool it  n chop into medium pieces 

Chop onion n tomato 

Remove the garlic skin , peel the ginger n crush both finely 

In a kadai add oil, sputter mustard seeds n then add cumin seeds , stir for few seconds, add methi seeds, urid dhal, curry leaves  n hing n stir for few seconds .Add chopped onion n fry till transparent .Add finely crushed   ginger garlic paste n stir again for few seconds , Add chopped tomato n cook till the raw smell goes n it turns mushy . Add turmeric powder n red chilly powder, stir for few seconds n then add  salt n add the chopped cauliflower florets , water as needed n cook till soft but not mushy .  Garnish with coriander leaves  n grated coconut n mix well . 

Goes well with Rottis /Phulkas /Rice n Dhal .  

Cawliflower Talasani /Garlic Stir fry

Cauliflower Talasani /Garlic Stir fry

•  Cauliflower florets ..1 bowl , 12 to 15 .. 
• Oil..2 tsp  
• Garlic Flakes - 10 to 12  
• Dry red chilly -3 ,broken 
• Salt to taste 

Method 
Boil water in a vessel , add the salt , little turmeric powder n add the cauliflower florets , keep covered for about 20 mts . Drain the water . 

Crush Garlic Flakes .


In a kadai add oil, add the crushed garlic flakes n fry till reddish brown ,add the broken dry red chilly n stir fry for few seconds .  Then add the cauliflower florets , along with little water n salt and cook till soft but not mushy as retain the crunchiness . 

Terrace Grown Cauliflower Podi's/Fritters

Terrace Grown Cauliflower Podi's/Fritters  

• Cauliflower florets - 10 /12 
• Rice flour- 1 tblsp 
• Red chilly powder- 1 tsp
• Hing /Asafoetida - 2 big pinch 
• Salt to taste 
• Oil -for deep fry 
• Lemon juice- 1 tsp 

Method 

Boil water n add cauliflower florets to the boiled water with salt n turmeric powder .. keep covered for sometime . 

Drain the Cauliflower florets, pat dry and keep aside.

 In a bowl add Rice flour, red chilly powder, hing,  salt n mix well  , keep aide for 10 mts. 

Heat oil in a kadai  n drop 3 to 5 marinated cauliflower florets at a time n fry till crispy . 

Serve hot , sprinkling lime juice . 

Spicy Cauliflower with Ground Masala

Spicy Cauliflower with Ground Masala

•  Cauliflower Florets ... 3 cup's 
• Oil ...1 tblsp 

 To grind to a very fine paste . 

• Dry Red chilly ..8/10 
• Peeled Garlic Cloves ...4/6  
• Tamarind.. Tamarind seed size
•  Raw Rice ... 2 tsp 
• Turmeric powder...1/4 th tsp 
• Salt to taste 

Method
 Wash the cauliflower florets n add it in boiled water with salt n little turmeric powder n set aside for  1/2 n hour .

Grind dry red chilly, tamarind , raw rice, turmeric powder n garlic cloves to a very fine thick paste .

In a kadai add oil , ground paste n fry well till the raw smell goes , add about 1/2 cup of water n cauliflower florets n cook till done to a medium consistency . 

Cauliflower Talasani/ Cauliflower stir fry

 Cauliflower  Talasani/ Cauliflower stir fry 

• Washed , cleaned cauliflower florets -2 cups 
• Salt to taste  

Seasoning 

• Oil- 2 tsp
• Garlic flakes ... 6 to 8, crushed 
• Chilly powder ...2 tsp 
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Method 

In a kadai add oil, add crushed garlic flakes n stir it till brownish  .. add chilly powder, stir for a second , add  washed cleaned cauliflower florets .. fry for a while add in salt n little water , cook till cauliflower is cooked n the water evaporates .  

Gobhi Masala ..version 1

Gobhi Masala ..version 1 

• Cleaned Cauliflower florets ... 2 cups 
• Onion ..1
• Tomato puree... 1/4 th cup 
• Red chilly powder.. 1 tsp
• Garam masala powder..1/2 tsp
• Turmeric powder..1/4 th tsp 
• Oil..1 tblsp 
• Salt to taste 

For grinding the masala 

• Onion...1 
• Garlic cloves.. 4 
• Ginger piece..1/2 inch piece
• Poppy seeds... 1/2 tsp 
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Garnish 

• Coriander leaves 

Method 
Grind all the ingredients meant to grind to a fine paste .

In a kadai add oil, add chopped onion and fry till pinkish red , add tomato puree n cook till the raw smell goes. Add the ground paste n fry till oil leaves the masala . Add all the powders n fry for a minute. Add the cauliflower florets , water n cook well till the gravy turns thick n then garnish . 

Gobi Aaloo Stir fry

Gobi Aaloo Stir fry 

• Cleaned cauliflower florets ..1 cup 
• Potato chopped into 2 inch pieces... 1 cup 
• Onion..1 medium
• Tomato 1 small 
• Oil..1tblsp 
• Cumin seeds ..1/2 tsp 
• Red chilly powder ..2 tsp 
• Salt to taste 

Method 
In a kadai add oil, add cumin seeds splutter it , then add chopped onion n  cook till  reddish brown ,  add chopped tomato n cook till the raw smell goes, Add red chilly powder n salt . Then add the cauliflower florets n also chopped potatoes along with little water and cook till done . 

Cauliflower Bhutti ( Cauliflower cooked in coconut based dry masala )

Cauliflower  Bhutti ( Cauliflower  cooked in coconut based dry masala ) 

• Washed , cleaned cauliflower florests -2 cups  
• Onion - 1 

To grind to a semi coarse paste 

• Grated coconut-1 cup
• Roasted Dry red chillies-4 to 5 or according to taste 
• Coriander seeds -2 tsp (dont roast them ) 
• Tamarind-Tamarind seed size 
• Salt to taste 

Seasoning 

• Oil- 2 tsp
• Onion - 1 
• Salt to taste 

Method 
Cook Cauliflower florets  n chopped onion  with salt till tender n not mushy . dont discard the water n keep it aside ...

Grind little Grated coconut, roasted chillies,tamarind to a paste ,just before taking out the masala add in coriander seeds along with the remaining grated coconut n grind for a minute or two . 


In a kadai add oil, chopped onions n fry till pink .. add the  ground masala , fry for a while add in salt n cooked cauliflower  n cook till it dries .  ! 

Gobhi Ajwain Kasuri Methi Stir Fry !

Gobhi Ajwain Kasuri Methi Stir Fry !

• Cleaned , washed cauliflower florets - 2 cups
• Oil- 3 tsp
• Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
• Ajwain, /  carom seeds -3/4 th  tsp 
• Kasuri Methi - 2 tsp ( crushed ) 
• Dry red chilles-3 
• Salt to taste . 

Method 
In a kadai add oil , splutter mustard seeds, add torn dry red chillies, ajwain n fry for a while then add the cleaned cauliflower florets along with very little water, crushed kasuri methi along with salt n cook till done . dont make mushy n retain the crunchiness . 

Gobhi Sabzi Sauteed in Curd Besan Spices .

Gobhi Sabzi Sauteed in Curd Besan Spices .

• Cauliflower Florets- 2 cups ( Blanched ) 
• Capsicum cubed - 1/2 cup
• Cumin seeds- 1/2 tsp
• Onion sliced- 1/2 cup 
• Oil-1 tbsp 
• Salt to taste

For  Marinade

• Curds-1 cup
• Besan/Gram flour- 2 tsp
• Ginger Garlic paste- 1 tsp
• Chilly powder-2 tsp
• Kasuri Methi-1/2 tsp
• Salt to taste 

Garnishing

• Coriander leaves

Method
In a bowl add curds, besan , ginger garlic paste, chilly powder, kasuri methi , add the blanched cauliflower florets n mix gently ..keep aside for 20 mts . 

In a non stick kadai add oil, sputter cumin seeds, add sliced onions n fry till transparent , then add cubed capsicum n saute for 2 minutes . Add the marinated cauliflower n salt ...cover n cook on low flame for about 6 to 8 mts ..stir in between . Then garnish with coriander leaves . 

Cauliflower Bajo ( Cauliflower Besan fries )

Cauliflower Bajo ( Cauliflower Besan fries )

• Cauliflower Florets - 2 cups  
• Turmeric powder-1/4 th tsp
• Salt- 1/2 tsp 
• Boiled water- 4 cups  
• Oil to deep fry 

To prepare a thick batter 

• Besan /Gram Flour- 1/2 cup 
• Chilly powder- 1 tsp 
• Cumin powder- 1 tsp
• Ajwain - 1/2 tsp 
• Hing water - 1 tsp 
• Salt to taste 

Method 
In boiled water add salt n turmeric powder , mix well n drop the cauliflower florets in it n keep covered for sometime n drain it well .

In a wide bottomed vessel add gram flour , chilly powder , cumin n ajwain seeds , hing water  , salt n just enough water to prepare a thick batter . 

Heat oil in a kadai , dip the  cauliflower florets in the above batter n deep fry . 

Serve hot . 

Gobi Mutter Wraps

Gobi Mutter Wraps

For the wraps

• Wheat flour  - 2 cup's
• Oil – 2 tsp
• Water as needed to prepare a soft dough 
• Salt - as per taste 

For the stuffing 

• Cauliflower florets - 1 cup ( cleaned n  chopped in small size florets )
• Green peas- 1 cup
• Oil - 2 tsp
• Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
• Cumin seeds- 1/2 tsp
• Onion chopped - 1
• Hing/Asafoetida- a pinch 
•   Red chilly powder- 1 tsp                             
• Turmeric powder -1/2 tsp                  
• Coriander powder-1 tsp                         
•     Garam masala powder- 1/4 th tsp
• salt to taste 

Garnishing 

• Coriander leaves chopped - 2 tsp
• Lime juice - 1 tsp  

Silver foil as needed to wrap the rolls                                        

Method for wraps 
In a bowl add the wheat flour, salt , oil , water n knead to a soft dough . Keep aside for 1/2 an hour . 
Method for Stuffing 

In a kadai add oil n splutter mustard seeds n cumin seeds , then add hing, add chopped onion n fry till pink . Add chopped cauliflower florets along with green peas little water , all the powders along with salt . cook till done . switch off add coriander leaves n lime juice  mix well .    

 For arranging 
Divide the dough into equal lemon sized   balls .. dust it n then roll out to round chapathi's ..heat a tawa n place the chapathi on it n roast on both sides ... applying some oil/ghee . 

On the chapathi , Place 2 or 3 tsp of the filling n spread it n roll it ... wrap a sliver foil beneath each rolls . 

Instant Cauliflower Songa ( Cauliflower cooked in spicy tangy masala )

Instant Cauliflower Songa ( Cauliflower cooked in spicy tangy masala ) 

• Cauliflower- 1
• Onion - 2
• Tomatoes- 2 
• Red chilly powder- 1 or 2 tsp 
• Coriander powder- 1 tsp 
• Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp 
• Oil- 2 tsp 
• Salt to taste 

Method 
Wash cauliflower  n chop it into  florets.

Boil the water, add turmeric powder n salt . To this add the cauliflower florets n keep covered for about 15 mts. Make sure you inspect the florets  to check whether  there is any worms inside n rinse the florets  twice or thrice thoroughly ... drain and its ready to use . 

In a kadai add oil , add chopped onions n fry till pinkish red. Add chopped tomatoes n cook well till the raw smell goes n it turns mushy . Add chilly powder, coriander powder n salt , add the cleaned cauliflower florets n little water n cook till done . 

Gobi 65

Gobi 65

• Cauliflower - 1 medium

To Marinate 

• Corn flour - 5 tsp 
• Maida- 2 tsp 
• Rice Flour - 2 tsp 
• Cumin seeds- 1 tsp 
• Chilly powder- 2 tsp
• Coriander powder- 1 tsp  
• Chopped Curry leaves- 2 tbsp  
• Ginger Garlic paste- 2 tsp
• Green chilly paste - 1 tsp
• Soya Sauce- 1 tsp 
• Salt to taste 

Method
Wash the cauliflower florets ... n immerse them in boiled water along with salt n water or 20 mts n drain well . 

In a bowl add corn flour, maida, rice flour,cumin seeds , chilly powder,  coriander powder, ginger garlic paste , chopped curry leaves , green chilly paste , soya sauce , salt n cleaned cauliflower florets ... keep marinated for 1 hour n then deep fry . 

Serve hot ! 

Cauliflower Lolipops

Cauliflower Lolipops......

• Cauliflower florets - 2 cups 
• Turmeric powder- 1 tsp
• Salt- 1tsp
• Boiled water 

To prepare the batter 

• Besan/ Gram flour - 3 tblsp 
• Corn flour- 2 tblsp 
• Rawa /semolina- 1 tblsp 
• Rice powder- 3 tsp 
• Red chilly powder- 2 tsp 
• Cumin powder- 1 tsp
• Coriander powder-1 tsp 
• Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp 
• Garam Masla powder- 1 tsp 
• water - very little to prepare the batter 
• salt to tatse 

Method 
In the boiled water add salt , turmeric powder n add  cauliflower florets . Keep covered for 10 mts and drain the water. 

In a mixing bowl add besan, cornflour, rawa, rice powder, chilly powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder , garam masala powder, salt n water n make a thick batter ... 

Heat oil in a deep bottomed kadai , dip the cauliflower florets in the batter n deep fry .   

Roll silver foil to the stems and serve hot with ketchup ! 

Aaloo Gobhi

Aaloo Gobhi 

• Cauliflower florets- 2 cup's
• Potato - 2 Medium
• Oil-2 tsp
• Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
• Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp
• Cloves-2
• Hing/Asafoetida- 2 pinch
• Tomato- 1
• Chopped Ginger- 1/2 tsp
• Chilly Powder- 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder- 1/4 th tsp
• Garam Masala Powder- 1/2 tsp
• Kasuri Methi- 1/2 tsp
• Chopped coriander leaves- 2 tsp
• Lime juice-1 tsp
• Salt to taste .

Method 

Boil water , add salt, turmeric powder n then add the cauliflower florets in it ..keep covered for sometime . Drain it .

Wash n peel the potatoes n chop it to 2 inch square pieces .

In a kadai add oil , splutter mustard seeds , then add the cumin seeds , hing , cloves n then add chopped tomatoes n cook till the raw smell goes . Add chopped ginger n fry for a minute . Add all the powders, salt n then both the veggies , little water, crushed kasuri methi  n cook till done . switch off and garnish with coriander leaves and add lime juice ..mix well .

Gobi Kasoori

Gobi Kasoori 

• Cauliflower-1 medium
• Kasoori methi/dried fenugreek leaves- 3 tbsp 
• onions-2 
• Tomatoes-1
• Ginger Garlic paste- 1 tsp
• Green chillies-4
• Coriander powder- 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
• Curds-1/2 cup
• Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
• Oil-1tbsp 

Method 
Cut cauliflower florets and dip it in boiled water with salt n turmeric powder. keep covered for 20 mts . 

In a kadai add oil , n fry the cleaned cauliflower florets till crisp . 

In a pan add 2 tsp oil, splutter  mustard, chopped onions fry till pink ..add tomatoes n fry till the raw smell goes. Add green chilies n fry for a minute, add ginger garlic paste n again fry for a minute . add all powder 's along with salt . add water and boil well . add well beaten curds n stir ... lastly add fried gobi n crushed kasoori methi . mix well . 

Gobhi lolipop Tawa fried !

Gobhi lolipop Tawa fried ! 

• Cauliflower florets with long steam- 10 /12 piece
• Rice flour- 3 tsp
• Cornflour -2 tsp
• Ginger and Garlic paste- 1 tsp
• Red chilly powder- 1 tsp
• Lemon juice- 1 tsp
• Water-1 tsp or a required 
• Salt to taste 

Method 

Boil water n add cauliflower florets to the boiled water with salt n turmeric powder .. keep covered for sometime . 

Drain the Cauliflower florets, pat dry and keep aside.

 In a bowl add Rice flour, red chilly powder, corn flour, ginger  garlic paste, lemon juice, salt Sprinkle little water n mix well  , keep aide for 10 mts. 

Heat a tawa n smear little oil to it n place the  cauliflower florets and cook till done .. remove them n wrap the  cauliflower florets long stem with foil paper and serve hot.