Mashed Cauliflower - Parsi Style

 

Mashed Cauliflower is a healthy and tasty lunch/dinner item commonly had by Parsis . Let us have a look at its recipe.

Ingredients (3-4 Servings) :

• Cauliflower - 1 kg
• Green Chillies - 3-4 
• Cumin Seeds (Jeera) - 1 Tbsp
• Garlic - 8-10 Cloves
• Onions - 2-3
• Ginger Paste - 1/2 Tsp
• Turmeric Powder - 1/2 Tsp
• Dhanajeera Powder - 1 Tsp
• Coriander Leaves - 1/2 Cup
• Oil - 4-5 Tbsp
• Salt to Taste

Method :

• Heat oil in a utensil and add finely chopped garlic , green chillies and cumin seeds to it.
• Once the garlic turns brownish , add finely chopped onions to it and fry them till they are soft and pink.
• Add ginger paste and salt to it and fry them for 2 more minutes.
• Add turmeric powder and Dhanajeera powder and fry them for 2 minutes.
• Separate the florets of the cauliflower and pressure cook them for 4 whistles and 15 minutes on low flame.
• After the pressure from the cooker is released , add the cauliflower into the mixture and mash it.
• Add finely chopped coriander leaves to it and let it cook for 5 minutes so that its flavour gets absorbed in the cauliflower.