Cauliflower Korma - Side dish for chapathi roti and rice - Gobi kurma

This cauliflower kurma goes very well with chapathi,roti,rice,dosa,poori and batura.This is a traditional korma variety.Cauliflower has multiple health benefits. Cauliflower contains many nutrients, making it an excellent addition to any diet.Cauliflower is a very good source of vitamin C and manganese, which are both powerful antioxidants. Cauliflower also contains vitamins B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine) and B9 (folic acid). It serves as a good source of proteins, phosphorus and potassium.Cauliflower is highly nutritious. Let us prepare simple traditional cauliflower korma. 

Ingredients

Cauliflower(medium sized) - 1.

onion (big) - 1 

tomato -1

oil - to fry.

salt - to taste.

cumin seeds - 1 tsp.

For making masala paste

Red chillies - 5.

garlic - 4.

cinnamon stick - 1

cloves - 2.

fennel seeds - 1/2 tsp.

coconut -1/4 cup.

dry coriander seeds - 1 tsp.

turmeric powder - 1/8 tsp.

roasted chana dal(chutney dal) - 1 tbsp.

Grind everything into a fine paste by adding little water.

Preparation

Cut the cauliflower into florets.Wash and soak the florets  in hot water with little salt and turmeric  for 5 to 7 minutes. Then drain the water  and keep the florets aside.


Method

• Heat the oil, add cumin seeds, when it splutters add chopped onions,saute well till it becomes pink.

 

• Add tomatoes saute well till it becomes mushy.
• Add cauliflower florets and saute for 2 minutes.

 

•  Add ground paste with salt and required water  according to consistency.
• Allow  it boil for few minutes, till cauliflower is cooked and its raw smell goes.(cauliflower should maintain its crunchiness).

 

• Garnish with fresh cilantro.It serves as a best accomplishment for roti,poori, batura and parotta.

For more side dish visit :side dish for roti chapathi