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Achari Gobi Recipe

Achari Gobi is delicious and spicy vegetarian curry recipe made with cauliflower and a flavorful blend of Indian pickling spice mix called achari masala. The dish is simple, easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Serve with roti, paratha or rice for a hearty Indian meal!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten Free, Nut-free, Vegan
Servings: 4
Calories: 171kcal
Author: Farrukh Aziz

Ingredients

  • 1 Cauliflower medium head - broken into medium florets
  • 4 tablespoons Mustard Oil
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • ½ teaspoon Fennel Seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon Fenugreek seeds
  • ½ teaspoon Nigella Seeds
  • 1-2 Bay leaves
  • A pinch of Asafoetida
  • 1 Onion medium sized, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste
  • cup Tomatoes chopped
  • ¼ cup Yogurt whisked well
  • 1.5 tablespoon Achari Masala
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2-3 Green Chilies slit
  • 1 Lime juiced
  • Fresh Cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • Clean and wash the cauliflower florets well.
  • Heat mustard oil in pan or kadhai over high heat until smoky.
  • Add cumin, fennel, fenugreek, nigella seeds, asafoetida and bay leaves. Fry for few seconds taking care it should not burn.
  • Add chopped onions, fry until pink and soft.
  • Now, add ginger garlic paste and fry for 30 seconds until raw smell goes off.
  • Add cauliflower florets and tomatoes, sauté over high heat for 4-5 minutes until cauliflower florets are nicely sautéed.
  • Then, add whisked yogurt, mix well. Cook for a minute.
  • Add achari masala, turmeric powder, coriander powder, salt and mix.
  • Sprinkle few spoons of water, cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until soft.
  • Finally add, green chilies slit, lime juice and mix. Cook for another 30 seconds.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with parathas, rotis or puris.

Notes

  • You can blanch clean and washed cauliflower florets in hot water with ½ teaspoon salt for 10-15 minutes to remove any hidden worms. Drain the water, rinse couple of times under running water. 
  • Feel free to pick store-bought achari masala pack if not a homemade mix is not handy.
  • To make achaari gobi gravy, all you need to do is, grind tomato to a puree instead of chopping it and add little extra yogurt. Also, increase the amount of water as you like it to be thick or thin.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 638mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 525IU | Vitamin C: 82.4mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1.3mg