Gobi Masala

Ingredients

• 1 large cauliflower
• 1 tbsp poppy seeds
• 2 tbsp cashew nuts
• 2-3 tbsp oil
• 2 large onions
• a pinch ginger
• 6 flakes garlic
• 2 green chilies
• 2 tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp ground red chili
• 1/2 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 1 tbsp coriander leaves
• salt to taste

Preparation

• fill a pan half full with boiling water and salt, put in the cauliflower and boil gently for 4-5 minutes
• grind the poppy seeds and cashew to a fine paste with a little water
• grind ginger, garlic and green chili into a paste
• heat the oil in a thick-bottomed, deep frying pan, fry the onions on a medium flame till yellow
• lower flame, add ginger, garlic and chili paste and fry for a couple of minutes
• add tomatoes, turmeric, coriander powder, red chili and cumin, fry, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are mushy
• add yogurt and stir, then fry until the oil seperates
• add cauliflower, fry for a couple of minutes, moving the piece(s) around so that all sides are covered with masala
• remove from heat, add cashew paste and 1/2 cup of water
• close the pan with a lid, bring back to boil and cook for 5 minutes
• garnish with coriander leaves