Shahi Cauliflower Gravy
Veg · Curries & Gravies
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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.
Low calorie
Ingredients
27 itemsKasuri Methi1 tsp
Cauliflower1
Curd3 tbsp
Cashew (full)20
Sunflower Oil2 tbsp
Black Cardamom1
Bay Leaves1
Garlic6 cloves
Ginger, Roughly Chopped½ inch
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Green Cardamom2
Onion, Roughly Chopped1 cup
Tomato, Roughly Chopped1.5 cup
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Sugar1 tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Dry Red Chilli3
Water¾ cup
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped3 tbsp
Butter2 tbsp
Cumin½ tsp
Red Chilli Powder¼ tsp
WaterAs needed
Garam Masala Powder¼ tsp
Fresh Cream¼ cup
Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 331kcal | 1324kcal |
| Protein | 7.6g | 30g |
| Carbohydrate | 25g | 100g |
| Fat | 24g | 98g |
| Fibre | 6.8g | 27g |
| Sugar | 8.8g | 35g |
Cookd masalas for cauliflower
Method
- 1
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.
CauliflowerCurdSunflower OilTurmeric PowderKashmiri Red Chilli Powder
- 2
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.
Sunflower OilBlack CardamomBay LeavesGarlicGingerGreen CardamomOnionDry Red Chilli
- 3
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.
Cashew (full)TomatoTurmeric PowderSaltWater
- 4
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.
Green ChilliGarlicButterCuminRed Chilli PowderWater
- 5
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.
Kasuri MethiSugarCoriander LeavesGaram Masala PowderFresh Cream
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, 1.5 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 331 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.
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