Yes, this recipe is an unlikely fusion of gobi and oats! Hyderabad is blooming with lots of fresh cauliflower nowadays, so I thought, why not pair it with roasted oats? Happily, the experiment turned out amazing! Here is how you can make this delicious, healthy dish at home.
Ingredients
For the Masala Paste:
* 4–5 tsp Quaker oats (dry roasted until slightly brown)
* 6–7 garlic cloves
* 1 tsp whole cumin (jeera), roasted
* 1 tsp peppercorns
The Base & Veggies:
* 1 cup cauliflower florets, chopped
* ¼ cup capsicum, chopped
* 2 tsp hung curd
* 4 tsp methi leaves (venthia keerai), finely chopped
* 1 tsp tandoori masala
* 2 tsp oil
* 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
Step-by-Step Method
1. Blend the Masala: Grind all the ingredients listed under the masala section into a smooth paste and set aside.
2. Coat the Veggies: In a large mixing bowl, combine the blended masala paste, finely chopped methi leaves, hung curd, tandoori masala, oil, and salt. Mix thoroughly. Toss in the cauliflower florets and capsicum pieces until they are evenly coated.
3. Marinate: Let the veggies sit and absorb the flavors in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 hours.
4. Cook Your Way: You can either tawa-roast the marinated gobi on your stovetop or bake them in the oven until perfectly tender and crisp.
Serve hot with fresh onion rings and a squeeze of lemon juice! Doesn't it look absolutely mouthwatering? Let me know how it turns out for you!
