Gobi Tamatar ki Subzi (Cauliflower cooked in Tomatoes)

As you know, Gobi is my third favorite Indian subzi.  There are so many different variations in making this dish.  My mom needed some help while my sister was visiting from California (I come from a BIG family, luckily :-). Anyway, my mom hired this Punjabi Aunty who made some kickass subzis. I requested her to make this subzi countless times! What to expect? The cauliflower softens and combines with the sweetness of the onions and tomatoes... the green chillies add so much flavor and some heat to this dish... the coriander leaves add freshness and almost reduce some of the spice in this dish. This version of Gobi is OUTSTANDING! 



My husband was so annoyed I only made 1 cauliflower head, we both finished it the same night.  Also, I opted to make this dish without ginger, you can add 1/2-1 inch piece of ginger if you'd like... ginger will add more heat.  Try this!

NUTRITION: Cauliflower is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Fiber.  It is a very good source of Omega 3 Fatty Acids and Folic Acid. 

INGREDIENTS:

Oil - 1 tbsp

Green Chillies - 4 (chopped)

Garlic - 2 cloves (grated)

Ginger - 1/2 - 1 inch piece (grated)

Red Onions - 2 (chopped)

Plum Tomatoes - 2 (chopped)

Cauliflower head - 1 (cut into small florets)

Jeera seeds - 1 tsp

Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp

Red Chili Powder - 1/4 tsp

Dhaniya Powder - 2 tsp

Badshah Vegetable/Subzi Masala - 1/2 tsp (Baadshah Brand)

Fresh Coriander Leaves - 1 handful (chopped)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Chop garlic, green chillies, onions, tomatoes, and cauliflower.

2. Heat a pot on medium heat, add oil, add jeera seeds, and turmeric powder.  Saute for 30 seconds until jeera seeds splatter.

3. Add green chillies.

6. Add tomatoes, dhaniya powder and chili powder.

7. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes on low-medium heat, until the tomatoes and onions form a paste like consistency.

8. This is what you should have.

9. Add cauliflower and mix.

10. Cover and simmer for 25-35 minutes, or until cauliflower is very soft.

This is what you should have.

11. Add subzi masala. 

12. Remove from heat, add chopped coriander.  Mix.

13. Serve with Roti or Naan.  Please leave your feedback!