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Gobi Musallam | Cauliflower Musallam

Whole roasted cauliflower marinated with yogurt-spice mixture. A stunning centerpiece for your next gathering!
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Course: Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 23 minutes
Author :Nish Kitchen
Servings 4

Ingredients

Parboil cauliflower:

  • 1 medium head cauliflower
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 cloves
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • Salt to taste

Nut paste:

  • 10 cashew nuts

Yogurt mixture:

  • ½ cup yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons pureed tomatoes or tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Gravy (optional):

  • 2 teaspoons oil
  • 2 tablespoons marinade
  • 1 cup vegetable broth or stock
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish:

  • Coriander cilantro leaves

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 180 C / 350 F. Line a baking tray with baking paper.

Parboil cauliflower:

  • Trim off the green cauliflower leaves. Cut the base of the stalk so cauliflower can sit flat. Cut a cross into the base of the cauliflower.
  • Place a large pot of water over medium-high heat. Season with salt. Add cinnamon, cloves and ground turmeric.
  • Place cauliflower in water. Boil for 4 minutes.
  • Flip and cook for another 4 minutes.
  • Remove from water. Pat dry with paper towel.

Nut paste:

  • Soak cashew nuts in hot water for about 10 minutes.
  • Grind to a smooth paste.

Yogurt mixture:

  • Place yogurt, cashew nut paste, tomato, garlic, ginger, ground cumin, ground coriander, red chili powder and garam masala.
  • Season with salt and pepper.

Cook cauliflower:

  • Reserve 2 tablespoons of yogurt mixture.
  • Place cauliflower on the baking tray.
  • Coat cauliflower with the remaining mixture.
  • Bake for about 15-20 minutes.

Make gravy:

  • Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add reserved marinade.
  • Sauté, stirring, for about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in vegetable broth or stock.
  • Simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Garnish with coriander (cilantro) leaves.
  • Serve cauliflower with gravy.

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Notes

  • Nut paste - You can sub cashews with almonds if you like.
  • Variations - Replace cauliflower with broccoli.

Nutrition

Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 167mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 192IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg