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The months of winter give way to an ample amount of vegetables around the market. Be it a local favourite or a global one, there’s just something very fresh and aromatic when it comes to vegetables in the winter. They taste way better than they do in other seasons, the flavours are totally new on the taste buds, and you keep wanting more. Among these vegetables, shining in all its beautiful blooms is the cauliflower or gobi. Almost everyone loves it, especially in the kitchens and homes of India. From a roadside delicacy to a gourmet delight, cauliflower can be transformed into anything the heart desires. Its creamy flavour and versatile texture make it adapt to any flavour and cooking method and always come out delicious. If you're a fan of cauliflower and are looking for new ways to prepare it, try these recipes at home.
Roasted Cauliflower
Roasted cauliflower gets a delightful sweetness as the florets get roasted in the oven gradually. You can try different variations of roasted cauliflower by coating it in breadcrumbs, tossing it in a creamy dressing or sprinkling some spices for flavour. A perfect bite of roasted cauliflower florets, the edges all caramelised and golden, releasing a nutty aroma that fills your kitchen. As the heat of the oven brings out its natural sweetness, you cannot help but salivate at that first crunchy bite.
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Gobi Manchurian
One of the prime selling dishes in Indian restaurants, gobi manchurian is a delicious and popular Indian-Chinese recipe. It is loaded with a lot of flavours and spices. It serves as an appetiser snack and can be prepared dry or saucy (gravy-based). It is a flavourful dish which is a mash-up of a variety of vegetables, sauces, herbs and spices. Gobi manchurian is a dish created by an Indian chef sometime in the 1970s, which was initially an experiment using Indian spices and Chinese sauces cooked together using Chinese practices. The original version contained chicken pieces coated in corn flour and dipped into a gravy. Subsequently, this vegetarian version was created with the sauce being versatile enough to absorb all kinds of crispy balls made from any vegetable or meat.
Gobi 65
Cauliflower is one of the most popular winter vegetables in India. Easily available in the market, gobi can also become a part of your starter menu during winter celebrations. This is a very popular snack starter you can find in most Indian restaurants. Being a vegetarian version of the classic chicken 65, it is prepared with cauliflower florets, corn flour, yoghurt, and spices like garam masala, red chilli powder, and ginger-garlic paste. The florets are dipped in a flavourful batter and deep-fried to perfection.
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Gobi Paratha
Parathas are a delectable staple in every Indian household, and they go with practically every dish we eat, from enjoying them with curd for breakfast to closing the day with a sabzi for dinner. You won't need anything else to enjoy these loaded parathas because they are filled with vegetables, potatoes, onions, and a variety of masalas. Gobi paratha is a classic stuffed Indian paratha recipe made with spicy cauliflower. In essence, it is a recipe for parantha from north Indian or Punjabi cuisine that is filled with flavour-infused grated cauliflower. The bread is made with whole wheat flour dough and filled with a spicy mixture of grated gobi. There are numerous gobi parantha recipes, with the main variation being the stuffing.
Aloo Gobi Matar
There are two ways to make aloo gobi matar: dry, like in a dish of sautéed vegetables, or with a sauce or curry base. Three vegetables are combined in this aloo gobi matar curry recipe's tomato-onion sauce. It pairs perfectly with roti, steamed rice, or even naan and has a mild spice flavour. One may always find veggies, especially in an Indian pantry, such as potatoes, cauliflower, and green peas. And what better way to put them together than to make a dish that is easily accepted as a quick fix for any meal?
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Cauliflower Curry
Cauliflower Curry is an Indian meal that cooks cauliflower florets in a curry made of onions, tomatoes, spices, and herbs. A curried dish can be prepared in a variety of ways using various ingredients such as coconut milk, cream, yoghurt, and so on. However, most Indian curries are prepared using pantry basics, and this cauliflower curry is no different. Our regular Indian curries are not creamy or buttery, and they lack the silky sauce found in restaurants. This cauliflower curry is created in the same way, but without any fancy ingredients, and it has a thick curry base (sauce). If you live with picky diners, blend the onion-tomato masala before adding the cauliflower.
