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Cauliflower Masala (No Onion No Garlic) / Restaurant Style Gobi Masala

Cauliflower Masala is creamy, healthy, delicious, and very comforting curry dish.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Cuisine Indian
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Diet Healthy, No Onion No Garlic, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings 5

Ingredients
  

For Stir-Fried Cauliflower:

  • 1 medium head of cauliflower cut into florets (approximately 500g florets)
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon Garam Masala Powder

For Cashew Paste:

  • 12-14 cashews
  • ¼ Cup water

For Cauliflower Masala:

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon asafoetida / Hing (Hing)
  • 1 tablespoon ginger paste
  • 1 Green chili slit (Use more for more spiciness)
  • 2 stalks of celery finely chopped
  • 2 large tomatoes finely chopped
  • Prepared cashew paste
  • Salt to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red Kashmiri chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon Garam Masala Powder
  • 1 teaspoon dry fenugreek leaves (Kasoori Methi)
  • ¼ Cup coriander leaves finely chopped
  • 1 Cup water or as required
  • Stir-fried cauliflower

Instructions
 

For Cashew Paste:

  • Soak cashews in hot water for at least 15 minutes. Then drain the water and take cashews into the blender.
  • Add ¼ cup of water and blend cashews into a smooth paste. Add more water if required to make a smooth paste. Set aside.

For Stir-Fried Cauliflower:

  • Cut cauliflower into medium size florets and wash it thoroughly.
  • Heat oil in a wok or frying pan, add cauliflower florets and salt.
  • Cook cauliflower on medium to high heat, stirring at intervals, until almost cooked. Do not overcook the cauliflower; the florets should be firm, intact, and not mushy.
  • Add red chili powder and Garam Masala powder, mix well and turn off the heat. Transfer stir-fried cauliflower into a bowl and set aside.

For Cauliflower Masala:

  • Heat oil in the pan and add cumin seeds. After cumin seeds start sizzling, add asafoetida, ginger paste, and green chili. Saute for few seconds.
  • Add chopped celery and cook for two minutes, stirring at intervals.
  • Add chopped tomatoes, and mix well.
  • Add salt, turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and Garam Masala powder. Mix well.
  • Cook the tomato mixture for 7-8 minutes or until tomatoes are soft, mushy and the mixture becomes a thick gravy.
  • Add cashew paste and ½ cup of water. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • To this, add chopped coriander and dry fenugreek leaves. Mix well.
  • Now add stir-fried cauliflower and ½ cup of water. Add more water as required to adjust the consistency of the Cauliflower Masala.
  • Turn the heat on medium-low and cover the pan. Cook Cauliflower Masala for 8-10 minutes or until cauliflower is thoroughly cooked.
  • Stir in between to prevent the curry from sticking to the bottom. Also, add little water if required.
  • Once the cauliflower is cooked, adjust the salt if need to.
  • Turn off the heat and transfer Cauliflower Masala into a serving bowl.
  • Serve it hot with Roti, Paratha, or Naan. It goes well with Dal and Rice as well.

Serving Suggestions

  • Serve this curry hot with plain Roti or Tandoori Roti.
  • Cauliflower Masala goes well with Naan, Paratha, and Kulcha.
  • Serve it with plain Rice or Jeera Rice for a satisfying and lighter meal.
  • Or serve this vegetable dish as a side dish with your Roti and Dal menu.

Nutrition (Approximate Values)

Calories : 116kcalCarbohydrates : 10gProtein : 4gFat : 8gSaturated Fat : 5gSodium : 60mgPotassium : 538mgFiber : 4gSugar : 4gVitamin A : 518IUVitamin C : 61mgCalcium : 55mgIron : 2mg
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