Phulkopir Roast | Cauliflower Pot Roast Recipe
This Phulkopir Roast is a traditional Indian style cauliflower roast recipe which can be served as a side dish with rice dishes or with Indian flatbreads such as naan or paranthas. This is a dry preparation which is mildly spicy yet absolutely delicious to taste.
Servings 2 People
Calories 358kcal
Equipment
- Heavy bottom Non-stick Pan
- Electric Chopper
Ingredients
- 1 Cauliflower Small size - Whole OR Large cut in florets - approx 200 gms
- 4 tbsp Mustard Oil
- 1 Onion Large - finely chopped
- 1 inch Ginger grated
- 2 Tomatoes Large - finely chopped
- 1 tsp Tumeric Powder
- Salt to Taste
- ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder
- 1 tbsp Ghee optional
- Finely Chopped Coriander Leaves to Garnish
Instructions
- Soak the Cauliflower in lukewarm salted water for 30 minutes.
- Heat mustard oil in a pan. Fry the cauliflower head or the florets in the oil till it turns golden brown and the stalks have softened.
- In the same pan, fry the onion, ginger and tomatoes with salt.
- Once the mix turns dark brown in colour and there's no raw smell, add some water to make the gravy, say 1/2 cup or so.
- Add the fried cauliflower back in this gravy.
- Add the garam masala powder and ghee and mix everything well. Ensure that the gravy has entered the inner stalks of the cauliflower properly. Cover the pan and allow it to simmer for 4-5 minutes.
- Once the cauliflower has cooked completely, turn off the heat and serve with finely chopped coriander leaves on top.
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