Gobhi Corn Masala - Spiced Cauliflower & Corn

Method9 steps · about 30 min

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   Step 1: Wash and cut the cauliflower into small florets.

   Uses 2 cups cauliflower florets

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   Step 2: Take 1 tsp of oil in a wok/kadhai and add the cauliflower florets to it. Fry till the florets get few brown sports on them. Remove from heat and put them on a tissue paper.

   Uses Washed cut cauliflower florets · One teaspoon of three-teaspoon oil total

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   Step 3: In a pan heat 2 tsp of oil, once the oil is hot add cumin seeds (1/2 teaspoon). Let the cumin seeds crackle and then add the chopped onions (1/2 cup). Fry the onions till they are translucent.

   Uses Remaining two teaspoons oil · 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds · 1/2 cup finely chopped onion

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   Step 4: Once the onions are done, add red chilli powder and turmeric. Mix and cook the spices for 2 minutes.

   Cook ground spices with onion · 2 minUses Sauteed onion with oil-tempered cumin · 1/8 teaspoon red chili powder · 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

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   Step 5: Add the tomatoes (1 small) and fry on medium-low flame till the raw smell goes away, around 3-4 minutes.

   Cook tomato with onion-spice base · 4 minUses Cooked onion-cumin-chili-turmeric base · 1 small tomato

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   Step 6: Now add the cauliflower florets and mix till all are coated with spice mixture.

   Uses Cooked tomato-onion-spice mixture · Reserved lightly browned cauliflower florets

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   Step 7: If using frozen corn, thaw the half cup kernels briefly in hot water and drain first. Add the prepared corn to the cauliflower, cook uncovered until both vegetables are tender, then add salt (to taste) to taste.

   Uses Reserved browned cauliflower coated with cooked masala · 1/2 cup corn kernels (source uses frozen) · Hot water as needed to thaw frozen corn; drain before adding · salt (to taste)

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   Step 8: Switch off the flame and sprinkle garam masala (1/4 teaspoon) and dried basil (1/4 tsp) leaves.

   Uses Tender fully cooked cauliflower-corn masala · 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder · 1/4 tsp dried basil

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   Step 9: Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with roti or paratha.

   Uses Finished vegetable masala with garam and dried basil · chopped cilantro (to garnish)