Shahi Cauliflower Gravy
- 50 min
- mild
- Serves 4
Shahi cauliflower gravy of curd-marinated fried cauliflower in a cashew, onion and tomato gravy with cream. Mild, serves 4, 50 minutes, step-by-step video.
Ingredients
Curd3 tbsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Cauliflower1
Oil2 tbsp
Green Cardamom2
Black Cardamom1
Bay Leaves1
Dry Red Chilli3
Garlic6 cloves
Ginger, Roughly Chopped½ inch
Onion, Roughly Chopped1 cup
Tomato, Roughly Chopped1½ cup
Salt1 tsp
Cashew (full)20
Water¾ cup
Butter2 tbsp
Cumin½ tsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Red Chilli Powder¼ tsp
WaterAs needed
Sugar1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder¼ tsp
Fresh Cream¼ cup
Kasuri Methi1 tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped3 tbsp
Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.
Nutrition
Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per 1 person | All 4 people |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 334kcal | 1336kcal |
| Protein | 7.5g | 30g |
| Carbohydrate | 26g | 103g |
| Fat | 24g | 98g |
| Fibre | 6.8g | 27g |
| Sugar | 9g | 36g |
Cookd masalas for cauliflower
Method
In a bowl, mix together the curd, salt, Kashmiri chilli powder, turmeric powder and cauliflower. Heat oil in a pan. Add the cauliflower and fry for 3-4 minutes. Remove it from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add more oil. Add all the whole spices and saute for a few seconds until aromatic. Add the garlic, ginger and onion. Saute for 3-4 minutes or until the onion’s colour starts to change.
Add tomato, salt, turmeric powder, cashew and saute for 2-3 minutes. The tomato should start to soften and break down. Add water, cover and cook on medium-low heat for 15 minutes. Stir occasionally. Allow it to cool down slightly. Remove any visible whole spices, then blend into a smooth paste. Optionally, you can strain this mixture for a smoother gravy.
Heat butter in a pan on low heat. Add cumin, green chilli and the red chilli powder. Saute for 10-15 seconds only, then add in the prepared gravy.
Add sugar and cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly. Add the fried cauliflower, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Add the garam masala powder, fresh cream, Kasuri methi and coriander leaves. Mix well and turn off the heat. Serve with roti, Basmati rice or pulao.
Before you start
- How long does Shahi Cauliflower Gravy take?
- 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Shahi Cauliflower Gravy serve?
- 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Shahi Cauliflower Gravy vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Shahi Cauliflower Gravy spicy?
- It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Shahi Cauliflower Gravy?
- 1 Cauliflower, ¼ cup Fresh Cream, 20 Cashew (full), 3 tbsp Curd, 1 cup Onion, 1½ cup Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Shahi Cauliflower Gravy?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Shahi Cauliflower Gravy?
- About 334 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
Tips from other cooks
1 note- N
Naresh ThirumalSeptember 2023
Turned out well. A bit time consuming though.


