Purple cauliflower (Brassica oleracea) curry
Today I will share step-by-step how to make delicious and healthy Purple cauliflower curry/gobi motor, which goes well with rice and roti. Purple cauliflower (Brassica oleracea) a very nutritious vegetable, is said to taste nuttier and sweeter than white cauliflower, purple cauliflower is higher in antioxidants than regular white cauliflower. Additionally, purple cauliflower contains glucoraphanin, also found in broccoli is having anti-cancer properties. purple cauliflower contains anthocyanins which may help you control your weight, lower your risks of developing Type 2 diabetes and heart disease, prevent eye disorders, and improve your brain function, Anthocyanins can also help to lower your cancer risk. But its losses its property while cooking. So we have to prepare it in such a way that it should retain its nutritious value.
So purple cauliflower=white cauliflower+ glucoraphanin+ Anthocyanins+other nutrients
Purple cauliflower (Brassica oleracea) curry
Author: Abhijit Mukhopadhyay
Prep Time:15 mins Cook Time:15 mins
Total Time:30 mins Course: side dish Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
- purple cauliflower-01
- Green peas -250 gm
- Potato- 2 small
- Tomato -1
- Ginger garlic paste- 1 tbsp
- Turmeric powder -1 tbsp
- Coriander and cumin powder -1 tbsp each
- Cumin seeds -½ tbsp
- Salt to taste
- Oil- 1 tbsp
How to cook Purple cauliflower curry/gobi motor
- 1. First wash the cauliflower and potatoes & cut it medium florets & pieces
2. In a pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add the cauliflower and salt and steam cook until partially cooked and keep aside. Do not overcook it otherwise cauliflower losses its nutrient value.
3. In the same oil add cumin and let the crackling sound comes, then add potatoes, green peas and cook for 2 mins.
4. Add ginger garlic paste and cook for a minute, add turmeric, coriander and cumin powder & cook for two mins
5. Add tomato and half of the half-cooked purple cauliflower florets, mix it nicely and cover it after adding salt. Minimize the flame.
6. After 7-8 mins open the lid & serve hot with half-cooked roasted/fried florets.
Purple cauliflower curry/gobi motor
Equipment
- A kadai or a fry pan
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 purple cauliflower
- 250 gm green peas
- 2 Potato
- 2 tomato
- 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tbsp turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp cumin powder
- 1 tbsp Coriander Powder
- 1/2 tbsp cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp oil
- salt
Instructions
- First wash the cauliflower and potatoes & cut it medium florets & pieces
- In a pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add the cauliflower and salt and steam cook until partially cooked and keep aside. Do not overcook it otherwise cauliflower losses it’s nutrient value.
- In the same oil add cumin and let crackle sound comes, then add potatoes, green peas and cook for 2 mins.
- Add ginger garlic paste and cook for a minute, add turmeric, coriander and cumin powder & cook for two mins
- Add tomato and half of the half cooked purple cauliflower florets, mix it nicely and cover it after adding salt. Minimize the flame.
- After 7-8 mins open the lid & serve hot with roasted/fried florets.