First night in the kitchen
on Richard Johnson (India), 11/Apr/2010 03:41, 34 days ago
Tomato Pulagobi (Tomato Cauliflower)Ingredients that we found:400g tomatoes, whole1 cauliflower, chopped200g paneer cheese, cubed4 dried curry leaves1 tsp red chili1 tsp cumin1.5 tsp coriander1.5 tsp turmeric1 tsp salt2 tbsp vegetable oilIngredients that we didn't find:2 medium onions, diced4 cloves garlic, pureed50g ginger root, pureed1/4 tsp onion seedFresh coriander (cilantro) for garnishCook it:Boil tomatoes in water 15-20 minutes until skins have peeled. Drain, remove skins, mash, and set aside. In a small bowl, stir together dry spices with 2-3 tbsp water to make paste. In a large saucepan or wok, heat oil on medium, fry curry leaves 5 minutes. [Add onion and sautee till golden; stir in garlic and ginger puree, if you got it.] Stir in spice paste and mix well; cook for 3-5 minutes stirring often. Stir in mashed tomatoes. Let simmer uncovered 5 minutes. Stir in cauliflower. Cover and simmer 12-15 minutes. Stir occasionally and ensure dish does not dry out. When cauliflower has reached desirable doneness, remove from heat, stir in paneer and leave covered 5 minutes before serving. [Garnish with chopped fresh coriander.]Serves 2 as a complete meal or 4-6 as a side dish.{More Photos of Indian Cooking}