Gobi matar | cauliflower & pea curry

Another variation on a tasty vegetable curry, this one with gobi (cauliflower) and matar (peas). I made this both with frozen cauliflower and frozen peas. I find it cuts down on my cooking time and it means the veggies can just simmer and cook in the gravy. Honestly, cutting up cauliflower is one of my least favourite things to do in the kitchen! In general, the vegetables that you see pre chopped and packed in the supermarket freezers have been picked when they are at the best. By freezing straightaway you retain the flavour and stops the food going bad! This recipe serves 2. 

Ingredients

150g frozen peas

150g frozen cauliflower florets 

2 tomatoes, pureed in a blender 

1 green chilli, finely chopped

1 medium onion, finely diced 

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

Small piece of ginger, crushed 

25ml cream  

1 tsp kasoori methi 

Water as required 

Vegetable oil

Salt to taste 

You'll need these spices

1/2 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder 

1/2 tsp turmeric 

1/2 tsp coriander powder 

1/2 tsp cumin powder 

1 tsp garam masala 

Method

• In a large deep frying pan on medium heat add a good glug vegetable oil. 
  
  
• Add the onions and sauté for around 10 minutes until translucent. 
  
  
• Add the ginger, garlic and green chilli and saute for 5 minutes until the raw aroma disappears. 
  
  
• Next, add the pureed tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes have reduced, and the water has disappeared. You should also sea fat releasing from the sides of the mixture. 
  
  
• Add turmeric, coriander, cumin and kashmiri red chilli powder and mix well. Add a splash water to stop the spices burning. 
  
  
• Next, top up with around 1 1/2 cups of water and add the frozen peas and cauliflower. 
  
  
• Cover with a lid and simmer for around 15 minutes until the cauliflower is cooked through. If the curry has thickened up during this time add a little more water if necessary. 
  
  
• Stir in the cream and add the kasoori methi and garam masala. Add salt to taste. 
  
  
• Serve with fluffy rice or rotis!