May
Manpasand Gobi
Ingredients
one whole cauliflower
one or two potatoes (optional)
green peas (optional)
jeera (1 tsp)
vegetable oil (1 tsp) – minimum oil is required if non stick pan is used.
salt (to taste)
coriander to garnish
for the marinade
minced ginger and garlic – 1 tsp approx or depending on your taste
turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp approx
red chili powder – 1/2 tsp
coriander powder – 1 tsp
tomato ketchup – 3 to 4 tsp (approx)
tomato paste or plain puree – 1 to 2 tsp (approx)
Method
Separate the base of the cauliflower and cut it into huge size florets by splitting action of the knife so that the pieces look like open book
Cut cubes of the potato Mix the Ingredients mentioned for the marinade well in a huge bowl,place the cauliflower potato and peas in the bowl and coat well with the marinade. Close the bowl and allow to rest for a maximum of 2 hrs.
Heat given oil in the non stick pan well, splutter jeera, place the marinated gobi and potato, give a excellent stir so that the vegetables get turned well and simmer.
Close the lid to the pan with a small vent and let the vegetables cook in the marinade juices slowly. Occasionally remove lid and give gentle stir without breaking florets.
After well cooked(avoid over cooking) add salt, mix well , taste and take out on serving dish. Garnish with coriander. The recipe is low in oil. It tastes wonderfull and all the 4-5 times.


