Dum Gobi

A dish of whole baked cauliflower in a creamy spicy sauce/gravy.

It is very important to wash the cauliflower head under  running water many times. 

Ingredients

1 medium size cauliflower head

For marinade- 

1 tsp salt

2 tsp cumin powder

1 tsp red chili powder

1/2 tsp turmeric

For Sauce-

1 large onion, chopped

2 medium tomatoes, chopped

1 tsp ginger garlic paste

1 tbsp dry fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)

1 tsp red chili powder

1 tsp cumin powder

1 tsp coriander powder

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

Handful of cashew nuts

Salt to taste

For topping -

2 tbsp grated cheese

boiled peas

Method

Step 1: mix together the spices for marinade

rub the spice mix on the flower head and on the underside. keep covered for 30 mins to tenderize cauliflower.

Step 2: steam cauliflower in a cooker without weight for 10 mins.

To make the sauce-

Step 1: heat oil in a pan and brown the onions

Step 2: add tomatoes and fry til dry

Step 3: add rest of the spices and fry for a min.
Step 4: cool the mixture and grind to a paste with cashews and 1/2 cup water.

Step 5: pour the sauce over the cauliflower. Sprinkle cheese and bake for 20 mins or til cheese is brown.

Step 6: sprinkle boiled peas or toasted peanuts for garnish.
Enjoy hot with roti, rice or bread.