Phulkopir Dum Masala

Phulkopir Dum Masala

Ingredient :

1) Cauliflower ( small) - 1 Nos.

2) Hung Curd (beaten) - 1 Cup.

3) Cumin Seeds - 1/2 Tsp.

4) Ginger Paste - 1 Tsp.

5) Red Chilly Paste - 1 Tsp. ( Take 5-6 red chilly and Soak them in warm water 1/2 hour and grind them in fine paste)

6) Cumin Paste - 1 Tsp.

7) Tomato Puree - 1/2 Cup.

8) Garam Masala - 1.1/2 Tsp.

9) Salt to Taste.

10) Sugar - 1/2 Tsp.

11) Bay Leaves - 2 Nos.

12) Oil -  2 Tbsp.

13)Ghee - 2 Tsp.

14) Water as required.

Procedure :

1) Cut the cauliflower into medium sized florets and blanch them in warm water with salt for few mins. Drain the water and make them completely dry. Keep it aside.

2) In a bowl beat the hung curd without any water and mix well with bay leaves . red chilly and cumin paste. Marinate the cauliflower in this mixer for at least one hour.

3) Heat oil in a pan and temper it with Cumin seeds. Now add ginger paste , cook until its rawness goes off.Add garam masala and fry till it leaves its aroma.

4) Now add tomato puree and saute for few mins, Add cauliflower along with its marination. Mix well  adjust salt and sugar. Cover it well and cook in dam in a low flame for 15-20 mins or until done.

5) This dish will not have any gravy but cauliflower will  look tenderly cooked absorbing all the spices.Add 2 tsp of ghee before serving. It goes excellent with luchi or puri.