25 June 2011

Gobi Mussallam / Baked Cauliflower in Rich Gravy

Let's have some Nawabi Food...Gobi Mussallam is a Mughlai Style cauliflower recipe. A treat for the eyes and stomach. It seems to have originated from the Imperial Mughal Kitchens in India.

The thick and rich gravy is so delicious  and a sure try for all the curry lovers.








INGREDIENTS

1
180 gm/ 6 0z
Cauliflower cut into florets
2
Turmeric
¼ tsp
3
Salt
To taste
4
Water
As required
5
Bayleaves
4



6
Vegetable Oil
2 tbsp
7
Cardomoms
4
8
Cloves
4
9
Ginger garlic Paste
2 tsp
10
Butter
30 gm
11
Garam Masala
¼ tsp
12
Red Chilli Powder
½ tsp
13
Pepper
A pinch
14
Cashenut paste
3 tbsp
15
Yoghurt
2 tbsp
16
Tomato Puree
3tbsp
17
Brown onion paste
2 tbsp
18
Cream
¼ cup
19
Water
½ cup











METHOD

Cut the cauliflower into small florets. Soak in water along with a pinch of turmeric and salt. Let be for 2-3 minutes. Remove florets from water.
Boil water enough for the cauliflower florets to cook. Add cauliflower,turmeric, salt and bay leaves.                
Cook covered on medium heat till ¾ done.
Drain and transfer the cauliflower to an oven proof dish.
Chop the onions. Fry sliced onions on medium heat till brown. Let cool.Grind it into paste using as little water as possible. Keep aside.
Chop the tomatoes and puree it. Keep aside.
Heat oil in a pan, add cloves, cardamom. Sauté till it crackles. Add ginger garlic paste dissolved in 2 tbsp water. Stir till the water dries up. Now add the butter and the spices.
Mix the cashew paste and yoghurt in ½ cup water and add to the pan. Cook on low heat till the mixture comes to a boil. Add the tomato puree and onion paste. Stir well and cook covered for 5 minutes. Stir in the cream.
Remove from heat and take away the bay leaves.
Pour the mixture over the cauliflower.
Preheat the oven for 10 minutes. Bake for 5- 10 minutes. Serve hot with rotis.






Tips:
Add chilly as per taste. Increase it to make it spicy.
Can add up to 3 tbsp/ 60 gm butter. 
Garnish with coriander leaves.





36 comments:

  1. Very rich & creamy curry, absolutely fantastic! Very tempting indeed!

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  2. OMG! How creamy the gravy looks. bookmarked.

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  3. Gravy looks rich and yummy. I like nawabi recipes, flavorful and richer.

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  4. thats a new recipe for me...loved the color n texture...Very tempting

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  5. Slurp! So rich and creamy! Lovely pictures too Rinku, im inviting myself over to your place :)

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  6. Looks so delicious and creamy!..will try this soon:)

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  7. Gravy looks so delicious,creamy and yummy curry,bookmarked.

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  8. Thanks Ambreen, Radhika, Laxmi, Deepthi, Shir, Sushma and Suja for your inspiring words!

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  9. Very rich and droolworthy mussallams, mouthwatering here..

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  10. wow..delicious creamy curry,gobi makes it more flavourful n tasty!!

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  11. Very creamy and tempting Gobi Mussalam. Can't stop drooling over it.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  12. wat a lovely recipe...that looks so creamy n' nice...lovely presentation too...:)

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  13. It a very yummy dish...never seen this b4...abs smashing!!!

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  14. simply mouthwatering pictures - made paneer in a similar way yesterday... YUMMY post dear!

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  15. wud be great with Indian Bread..yummm

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  16. cauliflower curry looks delicious following your yummy site

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  17. Wonderful curry. Looks yummy, creamy and tempting. Very beautiful presentation.

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  18. What a great flavorful curry ~ love the texture n color of the gravy! Very appetizing!
    US Masala

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  19. Love this wonderful and creamy dish!! Looks so delicious.

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  20. I have to bookmark it and try it out soon, looks superb !!!

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  21. Thanks for visting my space Rinku!!!

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  22. wow rich and creamy gravy....wow looking so so temptg

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  23. Fablulous! So rich, creamy and full of flavor.
    Mimi

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  24. Curry looks so rich, creamy and flavorful..nice recipe!

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  25. i like the idea of baked cauli..very interesting

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  26. wow so creamy and yummy!!!!

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  27. Hi! , sorry for the late reply :), thats a rich looking gravy you have there, :), looks delicious

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  28. looks so rich and creamy!!!! perfect with chapati :)

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  29. Nice creamy and delicious curry..liked ur idea of baking gobi..sounds great!

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  30. Woww.. thats yummy ... i have to try this.. i love gobi

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  31. wow..it looks so tempting, creamy and rich...and I even loved the pics...all together 5 stars for this recipe..yummmooo.

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  32. How beautiful! This looks like a delicious way to have cauliflower.

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  33. Looks spicy and delicious.. Yum Yum Yummmmm.. :)
    Indian Cuisine

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  34. Hi Rinku..first time here...love your space..wonderful recipes...so very tempting.. Am yur happy follower now..:) do stop by mine sometime..
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