Gobhi 65

Ingredients list for Gobhi 65

• 6-7 Cauliflower (gobhi) , separated into large florets
• 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
• 3 teaspoons Red chilli powder
• 1 1/4 teaspoons Turmeric powder
• 2 1/2 teaspoons Cumin powder
• 2 1/2 teaspoons Coriander powder
• to taste Crushed blackpepper
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• to taste Salt
• 1 cup Yogurt
• 4 tablespoons Cornflour/ corn starch
• 1 tablespoon Refined flour
• 1 tablespo + to deep fry Oil
• 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds
• 4 Dried red chillies
• 7-8 Curry leaves
• 2-4 pieces Green chillies , slit
• 1 tablespoon Ginger , chopped
• 1 tablespoon Garlic , chopped
• 1 tablespoon Red chilli paste
• 2-3 tables + to garnish Spring onion greens , sliced

Method

1. To prepare the marinade, take ginger-garlic paste in a bowl, add 1 teaspoon chilli powder, ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, 1½ teaspoons cumin powder, 1½ teaspoons coriander powder, 1 teaspoon crushed peppercorns and 1 tablespoon lemon juice and mix well. Add salt and 2-3 tablespoons water and mix well.
2. Add cauliflower florets to the marinade and mix till all the florets are well coated. Set aside to marinate for 25-30 minutes.
3. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai.
4. Take yogurt in another bowl, add remaining chilli powder, remaining turmeric powder, remaining cumin powder, remaining coriander powder, salt and 2 tablespoons cornflour and a little water and mix well to make a thick mixture.
5. Add remaining cornflour and refined flour to the marinated cauliflower florets and mix well.
6. Slide in these cauliflower florets into hot oil and deep-fry till golden brown and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.
7. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in non-stick pan. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add dried red chillies, curry leaves and green chillies, mix and sauté for 30 seconds.
8. Add ginger and garlic, mix and sauté for 1 minute.
9. Add red chilli paste, mix and sauté for 1 minute. Add yogurt mixture, mix and cook on low heat for 1-2 minutes.
10. Add 3-4 tablespoons water, mix and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add salt and mix well. Add fried cauliflower florets, mix and cook for 1-2 minutes.
11. Add spring onion greens and mix. Switch off heat, add remaining lemon juice and mix well.
12. Transfer into a serving dish, garnish with spring onion greens and serve hot.