Why you will love this Dahi Gobi
This Dahi Gobi is very minimal with no onion, no garlic, no peas or tomatoes or even potatoes. The key ingredient here is cauliflower, and it shines through. Since the dish is so simple, you want to give 5 minutes extra in making the fresh spice powder. With such minimal steps, this Dahi Gobi will make a fantastic weeknight meal.
Ingredients you need
Cauliflower florets - I will recommend using fresh cauliflower florets instead of the frozen ones. You could either steam the cauliflower for a while or microwave in a bowl with water and salt. Spices - The fresh spice powder is prepared cumin seeds, fennel seeds, cinnamon bark, fenugreek seeds, dry red chili, sesame seeds and black pepper corn. You mix the spice powder with turmeric and chili powder, before adding to the pan. The combination worked beautifully, and the entire kitchen was smelling so earthy. Dahi is Yogurt - I will recommend using creamy, thick Greek Yogurt. If you can’t find, then use the regular yogurt, but strain it for a while or overnight to remove the excess water. Yogurt adds a lovely tangy taste to the dish and makes it creamy without adding any cream. If you enjoy seafood, try this Bengali famous dish, doi maach, or the vegetarian dish and one of my fav Doi Begun. Both the dishes are yogurt based gravy. Cilantro Leaves - Cilantro leaves adds the right amount of refreshing flavor you need in this dish. It is just not for garnish purpose in this dish.
Steps to prepare Dahi Gobi?
- Boil the cauliflower florets for a few minutes. You could steam or even microwave boil too. You want the cauliflowers to be crunchy and not mushy.
- In a pan, heat oil and fry the cauliflower florets for a few minutes, seasoned with salt.
- Add the spice paste to the cauliflower and stir it around. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the raw flavor of spices are gone. If it starts to stick to the pan, sprinkle a little water.
- In a bowl, whisk yogurt with a little flour. Whisking with flour is a great hack to avoid the yogurt from curdling when you add in the pan.
- Add the yogurt to the pan and cook for a few more minutes by stirring.
- Finally, add cilantro leaves and mix it around. Taste for salt and add more if needed. I kept the dish very simple, with no onion or garlic. But you can add onion, potatoes and peas too as they all together goes very well. If you enjoyed this recipe, you will also like the okra dish called Bhindi Masala. Also try these easy weeknight meal! Mushroom Chicken Spiced Cauliflower Fried Rice Phulkopir Aloo Dalna | Bengali Style Cauliflower Potato Curry Achari Gobi (Cauliflower In Pickled Sauce)
