{"id":"0507b56c-b2b9-49d2-b79d-d71907d55e42","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/0507b56c-b2b9-49d2-b79d-d71907d55e42","source_url":"https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/cauliflower-curry-recipe/","title":"Cauliflower Curry (North Indian Style)","description":"Cauliflower curry is a healthy and delicious North Indian style gravy made with cauliflower, onions, spices and herbs. It goes very well with chapatis or rice.","servings":1,"servings_text":"1","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT20M","total_time":"PT30M","image_url":"https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/cauliflower-curry-recipe-1.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"300 grams cauliflower (or 2.5 to 3 cups chopped cauliflower)","item":"cauliflower","quantity":300,"unit":"g","preparation":"or 2.5 to 3 cups chopped cauliflower"},{"text":"2 tablespoons oil","item":"oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon cumin seeds","item":"cumin seeds","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 medium onion (- finely chopped, or ⅓ cup chopped onions)","item":"medium onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"- finely chopped, or 1/3 cup chopped onions"},{"text":"1.5 teaspoons ginger garlic paste","item":"ginger garlic paste","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 medium tomatoes chopped (or 1 cup chopped tomatoes)","item":"medium tomatoes chopped","quantity":2,"preparation":"or 1 cup chopped tomatoes"},{"text":"1 green chili (- chopped)","item":"green chili","quantity":1,"preparation":"- chopped"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon turmeric powder","item":"turmeric powder","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon kashmiri chilli powder","item":"kashmiri chilli powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon coriander powder ((ground coriander))","item":"coriander powder ((ground coriander))","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¾ to 1 cup water or add as required","item":"water or add as required","quantity":0.75,"quantity_max":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"salt as required","item":"salt as required"},{"text":"½ teaspoon garam masala","item":"garam masala","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon kasuri methi (- crushed (dry fenugreek leaves))","item":"kasuri methi (- crushed (dry fenugreek leaves))","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 to 3 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves ((cilantro))","item":"chopped coriander leaves ((cilantro))","quantity":2,"quantity_max":3,"unit":"tbsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan or kadai. You can use any neutral flavored oil."},{"number":2,"text":"Keep the heat to low. Add ½ teaspoon cumin seeds and let them splutter."},{"number":3,"text":"Then add ⅓ cup chopped onions."},{"number":4,"text":"Saute the onions stirring often on medium-low heat till they become translucent."},{"number":5,"text":"Next add 1.5 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste or crushed ginger-garlic."},{"number":6,"text":"Mix and saute the ginger-garlic, till the raw aroma of ginger-garlic goes away."},{"number":7,"text":"Reduce the heat to a low. Then add ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, ½ teaspoon kashmiri red chilli powder and ½ teaspoon coriander powder."},{"number":8,"text":"Keep the heat low, mix the spices very well. You can even switch off the flame."},{"number":9,"text":"Next add 1 cup chopped tomatoes and 1 green chili (chopped)."},{"number":10,"text":"Mix the tomatoes very well and begin to saute them on a low to medium-low flame."},{"number":11,"text":"Saute till the tomatoes become soften, becoming mushy and you see oil releasing from sides of the pan."},{"number":12,"text":"Then add 2.5 to 3 cups chopped cauliflower florets. If you want, you can even blanch the cauliflower in hot water for 15 to 20 minutes."},{"number":13,"text":"Stir and mix the cauliflower very well with the masala."},{"number":14,"text":"Season with salt as per taste. Stir again and mix very well."},{"number":15,"text":"Then add ¾ to 1 cup water or add as required.","section":"cooking cauliflower curry"},{"number":16,"text":"Cover the pan with a lid and cook on a low to medium-low flame till the cauliflower is cooked and tender.","section":"cooking cauliflower curry"},{"number":17,"text":"Do check in between and if the water dries up, you can add more water.","section":"cooking cauliflower curry"},{"number":18,"text":"Once the cauliflower is done, then add ¼ teaspoon kasuri methi. Crush the kasuri methi and then add.","section":"cooking cauliflower curry"},{"number":19,"text":"Mix again well and switch off the heat.","section":"cooking cauliflower curry"},{"number":20,"text":"Lastly add 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves. Mix well.","section":"cooking cauliflower curry"},{"number":21,"text":"Serve cauliflower curry hot or warm with chapatis or steamed rice. You can also serve it as a side dish with a combo of dal-rice or any veg gravy and rice.","section":"cooking cauliflower curry"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T23:27:07.139419+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T23:27:07.139419+00:00"}