I say it is easy because I am preparing it with the Instant Pot and like always it has made cooking all the more fun. I love preparing this gobi masala because it pairs well with brown rice or white rice as well as Naan or Phulka rotis. I agree to be sent email.
In this family-friendly Indian dish, Cauliflower florets are sautéed with spices and simmered with chickpeas in an aromatic tomato-onion base. With the ingredients handy, you would be able to complete this dish in 30 minutes or less! That’s about the time you need to prepare the rice… The taste and spiciness of this dish will vary a bit depending on how big or small the chilis are. Generally speaking, smaller chilis tend to be spicier than the larger ones…If you are looking for a mild or medium dish, go easy on the chilis. Cauliflower masala a.k.a “Gobi” Masala in India, is quite common in restaurants but I have several variations from the original recipe including the way it is prepared with Instant Pot. Unlike other gobi masala recipes, you don’t need lots of spices to prepare this version. Most Gobi Masala recipes use cream or dairy to thicken the base and I have used cashew nuts. You could also choose to add coconut cream, but it tends to bring in flavors that you do not generally expect in Cauliflower curry. Last but not least, I added chickpeas to add some “protein” balance to the dish.
How to serve
Cauliflower masala is best served with Chapati, Naan, Rice dishes or even plain steamed rice. My favorite way to enjoy Cauliflower curry is with Chapati or Roti. I also like to pair it with Biryani or Vegetable fried rice…It is an amazing and tasteful experience!
Unique from other gobi masalas
First and foremost, this is prepared with the Instant Pot.I used far less oil to prepare this than any standard Gobi Masala recipe or even the ones you see in a restaurant.This recipe is Vegan and Gluten-free. You could also make it nut-free if you chose to use coconut cream instead of cashews. Spices are quite different from other gobi masala recipe
Try these variations to spice up your dinner and let me know how it turns out. I hope your experience will be as special as mine! PS: If you are using coconut cream instead of cashews, use just the top layer of chilled coconut milk. That way, you are using only the fat or cream of coconut milk. As I said, this is one of the easiest Indian cauliflower curry recipes you will find.
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