Dry Cauliflower Sabzi {For Roti}

Among the very many recipe requests I get on the blog,the one which tops the list is 'side dish for chapathi',so much so that I feel I owe to all of you who write in to introduce a new section on this blog for the same,really.It is a question which haunts me too-making chapathi dough is a breeze in the food processor and making chapathi does not take much time either.All the time is lost in thinking what to make as a side dish for the chapathi.

I had a go-north-indian phase a while back where I tried a new dish every day,from paneer to gobi to aloo,I made them all.But then we realized it was beating the purpose.We were having rotis as part of our weight loss regime and if I started to pair them with calorie laden dishes,we might as well have dal-chawal for dinner!

So in my new mission to try out sabjis for roti,this one is the first on the list.Cauliflower always works out as a good side for rotis-aloo gobi,cauliflower kurma and cauliflower sabzi.This one is no different-simple,delicious and gets done in a jiffy.

Dry Cauliflower Sabzi {For Roti}

Ingredients

Cauliflower/Gobhi - 1 medium,cut into bite-sized florets

Tomato - 1 medium,pureed

Oil - 1 tsp

Jeera - 1/2 tsp

Onion - 1 small,finely chopped

Ginger garlic paste - 1/2 tsp

Rec chilly powder - 1/2 tsp

Coriander powder - 1/2 tsp

Haldi powder - 1/4 tsp

Garam masala - 1/4 tsp

Salt to taste

Coriander leaves - for garnish

Method

 
Chop the cauliflower into bite sized pieces and wash well under running water.Drain and keep aside.

 
In a non-stick pan(preferably) add oil and splutter jeera,saute the onions,add the ginger garlic paste and saute for 1-2 minutes and then mix in the tomato puree.

 
Saute for 2-3 minutes and then add red chilly powder,coriander powder,haldi and garam masala.

 
Add chopped cauliflower,salt to taste and sprinkle 1-2 tbsp of water.Mix well.Cover with a lid and cook for 3-5 minutes or till the cauliflower is almost cooked.Now cook uncovered for another 5-7 minutes.

 
Add coriander leaves and switch off the flame.