1Cauliflowermedium head -about 8-10 medium florets
1/2cupPeasFresh or frozen
1potato50 grams, peeled and cubed
1Onionslarge
2Tomatoesmedium
1/2TBSPGaram masala
1/2tspKasuri Methioptional, but recommended
1tspSaltor to taste
1inchcinnamon
2cloves
1TBSPOilany neutral oil or even mustard oil works here
1/2tspCumin seeds
1/4tspTurmeric
1/2tspShahjeeraCaraway seeds
1/2tspBlack pepperwhole
1tspcoriander leaveschopped, for garnish
Instructions
Blend cinnamon, cloves and onion to a smooth paste. Add half the tomatoes and puree again.
In a small pressure cooker, add oil, splutter cumin seeds and shahjeera. Add whole black pepper. Now add the cauliflower, potato peas and saute for just a minute or two. Add tomato and saute again. Add turmeric and the ground masala paste. saute till raw smell disappears.
Now add 100-120 ml cups of water and pressure cook for just 1 whistle. We need veggies to be cooked but not mushy.
Immediately release pressure, add garam masala, kasuri methi and cook for 2 - 4 minutes more.
Serve hot garnished with coriander and a dash of lemon juice (optional).
Notes
Use Small size (1 litre) pressure cooker and get only 1 whistle and immediately switch off and release the pressure. Else the veggies will be too mushy.
You can also make this in an open pot. use a thick bottomed one for best results. Cook the veggies till tender but not mushy.
Use fresh / frozen peas here. THe dried + dehydrated peas doesn't work here (and if it does, its a different taste profile).
Use butter or ghee to saute the veggies. I have used just a tsp of oil
Add Green chillies / Chilly powder according to spice preference.
If avoiding / don't eat garlic or onion skip both. The sabji turns out pretty well. I have not used garlic here, if you want, go ahead and add.
Keyword Easy Side, Gluten Free Vegan, Gobhi Matar Sabji, Roti Sabji, Side dish for Chapati, Side dish for Roti, Sookhi Sabji For ROti, Winter, WInter Food