Gobi Achari
A tasty and simple Indian cauliflower dish with pickling spices that works as the perfect side with a meal of dal and rice.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Side
Cuisine: Indian, nut-free
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 67kcal
- 1 large head cauliflower, (trimmed and separated into florets)
- 1 large onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon nigella seeds (kalonji)
- 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds or methi seeds (methi)
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds (saunf)
- 6 ounces silken tofu (blended until smooth)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoon cilantro
Heat the oil. Add the mustard, cumin, nigella, fenugreek and fennel seeds. When they sputter and start to darken, add the onions.
Saute the onions, stirring frequently, until they turn translucent.
Add the cayenne, paprika, turmeric and salt. Stir to mix.
Add the cauliflower florets and mix well. Add the tofu. Mix.
Cover the pan and let the cauliflower florets cook until fairly tender but not mushy. Stir every few minutes to make sure the florets are cooking evenly.
Add salt and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.
Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Potassium: 407mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 186IU | Vitamin C: 52mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg