Pepper Gobi Fry | Cauliflower Fry

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Pepper Gobi fry is an exotic dish from North India, which could be made in the thick gravy or dry form. This will be a best accompaniment for variety rice or with roti & parathas. Recently, I tried this recipe and it turned out amazingly well and has become a favorite…. at our home. Go ahead and try out this delicious Cauliflower pepper fry.

Ingredients

Gobi / cauliflower -1 ( cut into medium sized florets)

Oil - 2 tbsp

Cumin - ½ tsp

Bay leaf - 1

Red chilly - 1

Saunf - ½ tsp

Onion - 1

Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp

Tomato - 2

Turmeric pwd - ¼ tsp

Red chilly pwd - ½ to ¾ tsp

Cumin pwd - ½ tsp

Coriander pwd - ½ tsp

Garam masala pwd - ½ tsp

Pepper pwd - ¾ tsp

Salt to taste

Fresh coriander leaves

Instructions

1.

Wash and slice gobi to fine florets.

2.

Heat water to boiling in a sauce pan.

3.

Add the florets along with little salt.

4.

Cook covered with lid for 3 to 4 mins.

5.

Turn off flame.

6.

Drain the water and set aside the gobi. (the drained water is nutritious and can be used for cooking)

7.

Heat oil in a pan.

8.

Temper with cumin seeds, bay leaf, red chilly and saunf.

9.

Add the onions and saute for a few minutes till it starts browning.

10.

Add the ginger garlic paste and cook for 1minute.

11.

Add the tomatoes and cook on closed lid till it turns soft.

12.

Add turmeric pwd, red chilly pwd, cumin pwd, coriander pwd and salt.

13.

Mix all the masalas with a little bit of water and allow to boil.

14.

Cook on low medium heat till the masala attains thick gravy texture.

15.

Now add the semi cooked gobi.

16.

Mix well with the masala.

17.

Cook for 2 more minutes.

18.

Sprinkle garam masala pwd and coarse pepper pwd.

19.

Stir gently and turn off flame. ( take care not to break the cauliflower pieces)

20.

Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves.

21.

Now our Pepper Gobi is ready to be served.

22.

Serve hot as a side with any variety rice or with roti & parathas.

23.

It tasted absolute yummy with lemon rice.

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