Gobi Masala (Cauliflower Curry)
Gobi masala is a fragrant cauliflower curry with Indian spices and a rich, spicy gravy. Make this gobi recipe for a healthy vegetarian meal.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 cauliflower (cut into florets)
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tbsp ghee (butter or vegetable oil)
- 2 tbsp ghee (butter or vegetable oil)
- 1 Indian bay leaf ((optional))
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- 15 dried curry leaves
- 2 cups red onion (diced)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp ginger paste
- 2 cups tomatoes (chopped )
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- cilantro leaves
Instructions
- 1
Rinse the cauliflower in a colander and shake off excess water. Sprinkle with turmeric, red chili powder and salt, tossing to coat.
- 2
Melt the ghee in a wok over medium heat. Quickly fry the cauliflower for several minutes until golden and slightly browned. Remove and set aside.
- 3
Add ghee and quickly fry the bay leaf, coriander seeds and curry leaves for a minute. Add the onion, salt and saute over medium heat until translucent and cooked down, about 5-6 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook another 2 minutes stirring often.
- 4
Add the tomatoes, garam masala, red chili powder and turmeric. Cook for 5 minutes on low, covered. Remove lid, remove and discard the bay leaf and mash with back of spoon or puree if you prefer using an immersion blender for a smoother masala sauce.
- 5
Add the pan fried cauliflower and 1/4 cup water. Toss to coat and cover. Cook another 10 minutes or until fork tender.
- 6
Serve garnished with cilantro leaves.