Vegan

Bharwan Gobi (Stuffed Whole Cauliflower)

AUTHOR’S NOTES

Whole Cauliflower stuffed with spices and steamed.


INGREDIENTS (SERVES 5-6)

2-3 small heads of cauliflower whole

2 red onions diced

6 cloves of garlic

2 inches of ginger grated or minced

Oil 4- 5 tablespoons

1 Bay leaf

1 teaspoon of turmeric

2 teaspoons of coriander powder

1 teaspoon of chilli powder

Salt to taste

5 tomatoes pureed

2 teaspoons of garam masala

1/2 cup of water

Cilantro to garnish


DIRECTIONS

  1. Brush some oil on the cauliflower.

  2. Bake in a 350-degree oven for 10-12 minutes or until soft.

  3. While it is baking, heat a deep pot with oil to coat.

  4. Add a bay leaf and saute.

  5. Add the diced onions, and saute till soft or translucent.

  6. Add ginger and garlic and saute till browned -8-10 minutes.

  7. Add all the spices except the garam masala.

  8. Add the tomato puree and saute for 10-12 minutes, till tomatoes are mixed in.

  9. Add the garam masala.

  10. Insert half the mixture into cauliflower florets.

  11. In the remaining half, spice mixture add 1/2 a cup of water to make it saucy.

  12. Put the cauliflower face down into the spice mixture in the pot.

  13. Cover and steam for 10-12 minutes.

  14. Arrange the cooked cauliflower on a platter and pour the sauce to cover.

  15. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with roti or nan.