Cauliflower korma- a wonder to simple cauliflower!

Cauliflower korma is wonderful combination of cauliflower and curd. This can be called a fusion dish.Veg. eaters who are following simple menu day after day can try this innovative cuisine for a change and experimentation of culinary delight.

Ingredients: Cauliflower (350 gms.), onions(grated 2 pcs.), black pepper (10 seeds approx.), curd(50 gms. battered), milk (1/2 cup),cashew nut paste(4-5 teaspoons), green peas(20 gms.) capsicum(grated 1 small size), green chilli(2 nos.), ginger paste ,bay leaf (2 nos.) ghee (2 teaspoons), potato ( 1 small grated), salt acc. to taste.

Procedure:Boil the cauliflower in water for about 7 mins.This is mainly to soften the vegetable.Drain the water and dry up the cauliflower.Heat oil in a container.Add the cauliflower in it , make sure that it is fried well from all sides . Remove the cauliflower with the help of a spatula and keep aside.Care should be taken that while frying the cauliflower should not burn or turn brownish from either sides.Cook the grated potatoes also and remove , keep aside for further cooking. Dash the grated onions in it. Add black pepper , bay leaves and red chillis in it while the onions are being cooked.Add ginger paste to it.Add the green peas and the cashew nut paste to it.Add the required amount of ghee for a wonderful essence.Add the battered curd along with milk in the container.Add the cauliflower and potatoes to it.Cauliflower and potatoes were already semi cooked.One main point of consideration is that the vegetables should not be over cooked neither should change the color.Add the grated capsicum and green peas to it.Add green chillis, salt acc. to taste to the dish , cook for about 10-15 mins just before turning off the gas.Remove the content to a serving bowl and serve to your guests/family.
The best combination with this type of preparation is naan/parantha/puri/jeera rice.Korma is basically a Mughlai preparation , and cauliflower is a veg item. This fusion dish will really win the hearts of many.Keep your family and friends spell bound by your cooking skills.