Gobi Kandhaari Recipe | Cauliflower Curry in Coconut Masala Gravy

A delicious and mildly spiced cauliflower curry made with a rich coconut-onion masala. This comforting gravy pairs wonderfully with steamed rice, chapati, phulka, or naan, making it a perfect choice for everyday meals.

Ingredients

For Tempering

• 3 tsp oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
• 8–10 curry leaves
• 3–4 dried red chilies, broken

For the Masala Paste

• 5–6 tsp fresh coconut gratings
• ¼ cup chopped onions
• 3 tsp poha (flattened rice)
• 1 tsp finely chopped ginger
• 4 almonds, crushed
• A pinch of asafoetida (hing)
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp garam masala
• ½ tsp sugar
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• ½ tsp red chili powder

Other Ingredients

• 2 cups cauliflower florets
• Water as needed
• ½ tsp salt
• Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish

Method

1. Boil the cauliflower florets in 1 cup of water with ½ tsp salt until they are partially cooked. Drain and keep aside.
2. Grind all the ingredients listed under Masala Paste into a smooth paste, adding a little water if required.
3. Heat oil in a kadai. Add cumin seeds and allow them to crackle.
4. Add curry leaves and broken red chilies. Sauté for a few seconds until aromatic.
5. Add the prepared masala paste and cook on a low flame for about 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the raw aroma disappears and the oil begins to separate.
6. Add the partially cooked cauliflower florets and mix gently to coat them with the masala.
7. Pour in a little of the reserved cooking water if required and simmer until the cauliflower is fully cooked and the gravy reaches the desired consistency.
8. Adjust salt to taste.
9. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.

Serving Suggestions

Serve Gobi Kandhaari with:

• Steamed rice
• Jeera rice
• Chapati
• Phulka
• Naan