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Ghutwan Gobhi

By Chef Manjit Singh Gill, 23 Mar, 2021
  • Ghutwan Gobhi

Mashed Cauliflower with spices

 

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cauliflower florets
  • 2 cups white potato, roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsps ginger, chopped
  • Rock salt
  • 2 tbsps ghee
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 whole green chillies, with a slit
  • A pinch of turmeric 

Preparation

  • Take cauliflower florets, potatoes, chopped ginger and green chillies in a pot with two to three cups of water. Place on medium-high heat and bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and let cook until fork is tender. 
  • Stir with a ladle and mash the cauliflower and potatoes while stirring until you reach a mushy texture. Reduce heat to low, and let the separated moisture evaporate. If the mixture of cauliflower and potatoes is dry, add warm water as desired. Keep warm.
  • Take ghee in a pan on low heat, add cumin seeds and stir until it gives out a pleasant fragrance. Add chopped ginger and stir for few seconds. Then add green chillies and stir for few seconds. Remove from heat.   
  • Add a pinch of turmeric to the tempering garlic and chilli mixture. Stir quickly for a second and pour into the mushy cauliflower and potatoes. Mix once. Serve in a serving dish with green chilies on top. 

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