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Easy Indian Recipe: Cauliflower and Peas- Gobi Mattar
1 cauliflower head- florets cut into ½ inch pieces
1 cup frozen peas
3 tablespoons extra light olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 inch ginger, chopped
2 serrano chilies, deseeded and chopped
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 cup cilantro, chopped and divided in half
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon turmeric
2 teaspoons coriander powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
In a large wide saucepan, heat the olive oil. Add the onions, ginger and green chilies. Saute on high heat for a minute and add the cumin seeds. Saute for 4-5 minutes on medium high heat. Add the cauliflower florets and half cup cilantro. Add the salt, turmeric and coriander powder. Saute for 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly. Lower the heat and cover for about 10 minutes or till the cauliflower is cooked. Take the lid off and add the peas. Mix well and cook for a few minutes till the peas are warmed through. Add the remaining cilantro and garam masala. Check for seasonings.
Ground Pork with Cauliflower in Cilantro Sauce (Keema Gobi)
One of our favorites…
Cilantro Sauce
- 1 cup cilantro, chopped
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 1 inch fresh ginger, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- ½ yellow onion, chopped
Blend the cilantro, green onions, ginger, garlic and onion in a blender till veggies form a smooth paste. Keep aside.
- 2 tablespoons extra light olive oil
- 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- Salt
- 2 teaspoons coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 cup cilantro, chopped
Heat a heavy saucepan with the oil. Add the cumin seeds and sauté for 30 seconds. Add the ground meat and sauté on high heat. Separate the meat while stirring with a wooden spoon- for about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cilantro paste and sauté for another 3 to 4 minutes on medium heat. Add the cauliflower, coriander powder, salt and cayenne pepper. Mix well and lower heat to simmer and cover. Cook for 20 minutes. Take the lid off and turn the heat up, stirring constantly, cook for another five minutes or till the excess moisture has cooked through. Check for seasonings and garnish with cilantro.