Gobi Tikka Masala Gravy

Gobi Tikka Masala Gravy is a mouthwatering side dish for chappathi, naan, rotti, pulav, etc., Here is the method of preparation of gobi tikka masala gravy.

Ingredients:

Cauliflower                   - 1 big (floret carefully)
Green capsicum            - 1/2 (cut into squares)
Yellow capsicum           - 1/2 (cut into squares)
Big onion                      - 1 medium sized (cut in square)
Tomato                         - 1 seedless cut in square

For marination (gobi tikka)

Curd                            - 1 cup

Gram flour                  - 2 tablespoon

Carrom seeds 
Ajwain seeds/ 
ayamodakam             - 1 teaspoon

Oil                             - 1 tablespoon

Ginger garlic paste    - 1 tablespoon

Kashmiri chilly powder - 1 teaspoon

Turmeric powder           - 1 teaspoon

Coriander powder         - 1 teaspoon

Kasuri methi                 - 1 teaspoon (crushed)

Salt to taste

For gravy:

Cashew nuts                - 1 palm full

Big onion                    - 2 (chopped)

Tomato                       - 2 (chopped)

Ginger garlic paste    - 2 tablespoon

Chilly powder           - 1 tablespoon

Turmeric powder      - 1 teaspoon

Coriander powder     -  1 tablespoon

Cumin seeds/jeerakam -1 teaspoon

Garam masala powder - 1 teaspoon

Salt to taste

For garnish:

Fresh cream (optional)
Coriander leaves (chopped)

Preparation:

> Cut cauliflower floret and blanch it in hot salt water for 2 minutes 

> Drain water and keep it aside

> Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a pan, add carrom seeds / ajwain / ayamodakam and besan flour and roast it till aroma start coming

> Switch off the flame and keep it aside for cooling down

> For marination - in a bowl take curd, then add roasted besan flour, add kashmiri chilly powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, ginger garlic paste, crushed kasuri methi, salt, oil and mix well and put the cauliflower floret into the mixture and mix well with hand and keep the same in a fridge for 30 minutes to marinate.

> For gravy mixture - In a pan, heat 1 teaspoon oil add onion, tomato and cashew nuts and saute' well. Then add ginger garlic paste, salt to taste, and chilly powder, turmeric powder, and coriander powder and mix well. Cook till the tomatoes become soft. Then switch off the flame and allow this mix to cool down. After cooling down grind it into a smooth paste. 

> Heat oil in grill tawa or in a non stick pan and cook the marinated gobi till both the sides become brown color.

> Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds and stir then add squared onion, capsicum, and tomato and saute' well for 1 minute. Then add ground paste and mix well and add gobi tikka and mix well and add garam masala powder, then add water to reach the consistency you want (do not pour excess water, check the consistency and do). Cover the lid and allow it to cook till oil starts separating.  Check the salt and consistency, switch off the flame and garnish with fresh cream and chopped coriander leaves.

> Tasty gobi tikka masala gravy is ready to serve.

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Snake gourd thoran / padavalanga thoran / small snake gourd thoran

Snake gourd thoran is a very easy to prepare side dish for rice. Even kids love to eat. It's very healthy also. Here, i am introducing very simple but tasty snake gourd thoran.  I prepare this dish with small snake gourd rather longer one. It will be delicious with small padavalanga. Health benefits of snake gourd are certainly amazing like lower fever, diabetic treatment, eliminate toxins etc,. So let's start our thoran preparation?

Ingredients:

Snake gourd (small size) - 1 full (finely chopped)

Big Onion                        - 1 small size (finely chopped)

Green chilly                    - 1 or 2 , as per spice requirement (split in to two halves)

Coconut                          - 1/4 cup (grated)

Mustard                          - 1 teaspoon

Curry leaves                   - 1 sprig

Oil                                  - 2 tablespoon

Salt to taste

Preparation:

> Heat a pan and pour oil and splutter mustard

> Add chopped onion, splitted green chilly,  curry leaves  and salt and stir well till the onion become translucent.

> Add chopped snake gourd and add little more salt and stir well and cover the pan with lid and cook for 5 minutes. (stir in between)

> Add grated coconut and stir well (adjust salt) and allow it to cook for 2-3 minutes too (do not over cook)

> Switch off the flame and serve it with rice as side dish.

Hope you enjoyed the snake gourd thoran.  As i early said, it's very simple to prepare, but taste is amazing, right? Write your comments and visit again, thank you!!