Phudina Gobi
by Tarla Dalal
The famous Phudina Aloo needs no introduction. An extremely most popular starter, it is well-known for its irresistible flavour and also notorious for the amount of starch in it. Here, we have tweaked this favourite recipe to make use of healthy cauliflower instead of potatoes. Phudina Gobi makes an equally tempting starter, brimming with the goodness of vitamin C and fibre from cauliflower and vitamin A from phudina paste, all without too many calories.
Phudina Gobi recipe - How to make Phudina Gobi
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
2 1/2 cups boiled cauliflower florets
2 tsp low-fat butter
salt to taste
To Be Ground Into A Smooth Phudina Paste (using Very Little Water)
1/2 cup chopped mint leaves (phudina)
1/2 cup chopped coriander (dhania)
1 tbsp roughly chopped green chillies
1/2 tbsp grated fresh coconut
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 tbsp lemon juice
salt to taste
- Method
- Heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the cauliflower florets and salt and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Add the prepared phudina paste, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
- Serve immediately.
| Energy | 39 cal |
| Protein | 1.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.4 g |
| Fiber | 2.3 g |
| Fat | 2.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 3.8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 330.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 32.5 mg |
| Folic Acid | 33 mcg |
| Calcium | 31.1 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 12.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 35.1 mg |
| Sodium | 39 mg |
| Potassium | 87.4 mg |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg |
Low calorie version of famous recipe..Phudina Aloo...chutney used goes well with the cauliflower. Cauliflower being high in fibre and low in calorie is like a perfect replacement of potatoes...enjoyed it without any fear of gaining weight!