Prep time – 45 Min

Cook time – 45 Min 

Serving Size – 4-6 People

Ingredients:

For the Gobhi (Cauliflower):

1 medium-sized cauliflower  

4 cups water  

2 tsp. salt  

2 tbsp. butter, melted  

For the Coconut Dress:

1 cup grated coconut  

1 cup chopped green coriander (cilantro)

1 tsp. green chili paste  

2 tsp. ginger paste  

2 tsp. cumin powder  

2 tsp. coriander powder  

2 tsp. dry mango (amchur) powder  

1 tsp. tamarind (imli) paste  

½ cup water  

For Garnish:

Tamarind chutney and Aloo Laccha (crispy fried potato strands)  

Method:

Prepare the Cauliflower: Remove all the green leaves and the thick stem from the back of the cauliflower.  Thoroughly wash the cauliflower with water.  

In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil and add 2 tsp. of salt. Submerge the cauliflower in the boiling water and blanch it for 2 min. Remove the cauliflower and let it cool. Once cooled, use a fork to poke holes in the cauliflower.   

Baking the Cauliflower: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking tray and place the cauliflower on it. Brush the cauliflower with 2 tbsp. of melted butter. Bake the cauliflower in the oven for 20 min. or until it turns light brown.  

Make the Coconut Dress: Add the grated coconut, green coriander, green chili paste, ginger paste, cumin powder, coriander powder, amchur powder, tamarind paste, and ½ cup of water to a blender. Blend until a smooth paste forms. 

Take the partially baked cauliflower out of the oven and spread the coconut paste evenly over the top. Return the cauliflower to the oven and bake for another 20 min. until the top turns golden brown.  

Remove the cauliflower from the oven and garnish it with tamarind chutney and aloo laccha. 

Serve hot and enjoy!

 

Image by Amar D. Gupta/Siliconeer.