Mughlai Cauliflower, Potatoes and Green Pea Subzi
by Tarla Dalal
A rich subzi of cauliflower, potatoes and green peas, cooked in Mughlai style. A paste of ginger and spices gives the Mughlai Cauliflower, Potatoes and Green Peas Subzi an awesome flavour, while a mixture of curds and saffron gives it a royal touch.
The saffron not only gives the subzi a very intense aroma, it also improves the colour of the subzi. You will really enjoy the mild spicy notes and rich texture of this subzi. Serve it hot with rotis or puris .
Mughlai Cauliflower, Potatoes and Green Pea Subzi recipe - How to make Mughlai Cauliflower, Potatoes and Green Pea Subzi
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
1 1/2 cups cauliflower florets
1/2 cup potato cubes
1/2 cup green peas
1/2 tsp saffron (kesar) strands
2 tbsp curds (dahi)
2 tbsp ghee
1/2 cup chopped onions
salt to taste
To Be Ground Into A Smooth Paste (using 1/2 Cup Of Water)
1 tbsp coriander (dhania) seeds
25 mm (1") piece of ginger (adrak)
3 cloves (laung / lavang)
5 whole dry kashmiri red chillies , broken into pieces
- Method
- Combine the saffron and curds in a small bowl, mix well and keep aside.
- Heat the ghee in a deep non-stick pan, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Add the prepared paste and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Add all the vegetables, salt and ¾ cup of water, mix well. Cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 15 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the saffron-curd mixture, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
- Serve hot.
| Energy | 111 cal |
| Protein | 2.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.7 g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g |
| Fat | 7.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 96.1 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 21 mg |
| Folic Acid | 4.9 mcg |
| Calcium | 37.3 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 19.4 mg |
| Potassium | 108.2 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |
This subzi is great to make and take in your dabba to office, I carry this with me along with rotis and i do eat a nice meal in office. The combination of the cauliflower, potatoes and green peas is really great.