Ginger Cauliflower (Adrak Gobhi)

Ingredients

• Cauliflower - 500 g
• Onion - 1 whole
• Tomato - 1 whole
• Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tbsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Red chilli powder - 1 tsp
• Coriander powder - 1 tsp
• Garam masala - 1 tsp
• Cumin seeds - 1 1/2 tsp
• Fennel seeds - 1 tsp
• Ginger - 2 whole
• Coriander leaves - 2 tbsp
• Oil - 2 1/2 tsp
• Water - 1/2 cup
• Salt, to taste

Instructions

1. 1Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat, then add the cumin seeds and fennel seeds and cook, stirring, until the seeds begin to brown, about 30 seconds.
2. 2Add the onion and sauté until it turns brown and translucent, then stir in the ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, tomato, salt and 1/4 cup of water.
3. 3Saute for one more minute until the oil leaves the masala and the spices smell aromatic.
4. 4Toss in the cauliflower florets and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to brown and pick up some color.
5. 5Pour in the remaining water, cover the pan, and cook until the cauliflower florets are tender when pierced with a fork.
6. 6Add the garam masala, the ginger cut into strips, and the coriander leaves; mix well and continue to cook until the masala clings to the cauliflower and is dry.
7. 7Serve the dish hot with roti and tadka dal for a comforting meal.
8. 8Optional: finish with a squeeze of lemon and a few extra coriander leaves for brightness.