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Manjiri Chitnis

Cauliflower and Green peas Masala Sabzi

5 from 2 votes
Easy, delicious vegetarian sabzi, an everday dish in a Maharashtrian home
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium-sized Cauliflower
  • 4 tbsp Green peas
  • 1 pinch Asafoetida/hing
  • 1-2 Red Onions very finely sliced
  • 3 - 4 Curry leaves
  • 2 Green chillies
  • 2 tbsp Biryani masala
  • 1/2 Red juicy tomato
  • 1 tsp Ginger paste
  • 2 cloves Garlic very finely sliced
  • 2 tsp Oil for tadka
  • 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1/4 Cumin seeds
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp each of Turmeric n Red Chilli powders
  • 1 tsp Coriander powder
  • 1 tsp Jeera Powder
  • Few Sprigs Fresh Coriander leaves finely chopped to garnish
  • 1 tsp Lime Juice

Equipment

  • Kadhai or Work or saucepan
  • Chopping Board
  • Sharp Knife
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Heat cooking oil in a Kadhai/wok/ saucepan
  2. When the oil is hot, add the asafoetida and mustard seed, when the seeds start to pop add cumin seeds and the finely chopped garlic bits
  3. Ensure the cumin seeds turn a toasty brown and then swiftly move on to the next ingredients
  4. Next, go in with the fresh green curry leaves and green chillies followed by the finely chopped onion
  5. Add the coriander powder, ginger and garlic pastes and stir well and allow it to become a sticky sort of paste
  6. Then add the biryani masala and feel the explosion in the aroma as it marries well with the onion and spice paste
  7. Then go in with the cauliflower florets and the green peas
  8. Turn off the heat for a bit, sprinkle turmeric powder, red chilli powder, cumin powder
  9. Season with salt as per taste
  10. Turn the heat back on, ideally a low flame on the hob and a really low setting on the electric cooker
  11. Sprinkle some water enough to wet the veggies and allow for some steam to form, this will allow the cauliflower to cook
  12. Stirring occasionally, cook with a lid for about under 5 minutes
  13. Check after first 3 minutes to ensure the cauliflower does not overcook
  14. To serve, garnish with fresh coriander leaves, chopped fine and a tiny squeeze of lime juice to add an extra twang
  15. Best enjoyed served with hot puffy Polya (Marathi for Chapatis or Rotis ) off the hob!