Tuesday, June 17, 2008

GOBI MASALA (MICROWAVE)

Ingredients:
500 g - cauliflower (cut into medium sized florets)
3 - medium sized onions (finely chopped)
3 - tomatoes (finely chopped)
11/2 tsp - ginger garlic (crushed)
2 - finely chopped green chillies (or as per taste)
¼ tsp - pinch turmeric powder
2 tsp - coriander powder
1 tsp - red chilli powder
2 tbsp - fresh coriander leaves (finely chopped)
3 tbsp - oil
salt to taste
Method:
1.Wash the cauliflower well. Rub all over with salt.
2.Put into a shallow microwave safe dish and microwave at 100% for 6-8 minutes depending on the quality of the vegetable. Keep aside.
3.Heat oil in a microwave-safe dish, and microwave at 100% power for 2 minutes.
4.Add the onions. Continue to cook at the same power level for 3 minutes.
5.Add the tomatoes, chillies, crushed ginger-garlic. Mix well. Continue cooking for 4 minutes. 6.Add the powdered spices and very little salt.
7.Continue cooking for 5 minutes or till the oil starts to separate.
8.Stir in the finely chopped coriander leaves.
9.Add this mixture to the cauliflower and mix well.
10.When you are ready to serve, microwave at 70% + Grill for 8 minutes.Add the cauliflower in. 11.Cook at this power level till the cauliflower is heated right through and browned as well.
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