Flower Batata Nu Shaak
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Total Duration: 40-45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian (Gujarati)
Origin: Gujarat
Brief Description: Flower Batata Nu Shaak is a traditional Gujarati dish that combines cauliflower (flower) and potatoes (batata) cooked in a flavourful blend of spices. It is a popular vegetarian curry dish known for its aromatic spices and savoury taste.
Features: Combines cauliflower and potatoes represents the culinary traditions of Gujarat, India
Cauliflower Preparation:
Remove the thick leaves from the cauliflower and use a knife to separate the little flowers.
Separate the little flowers and soft leaves.
Rinse the cauliflower flowers in hot water, allowing them to rest for 5 minutes to remove impurities.
Add 1/2 Teaspoon Salt and 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric powder to the water.
Let the cauliflower soak for 15 minutes.
Use a mesh skimmer to remove the small flowers from the hot water.
2) Potato Preparation:
Add two large chopped potatoes to the same hot water mixed with Salt and Turmeric powder used for the cauliflower.
Let the potatoes rest for 2 to 3 minutes to remove any starch.
Remove the potatoes from the hot water.
3) Coating and Marination:
Coat the potatoes with Red Chilli powder, Turmeric powder, Salt, and 2 Tablespoons of Gram flour.
Similarly, coat the cauliflower with the same mixture for added flavour.
Marinate both portions for 5 to 10 minutes.
4) Frying:
Heat a non-stick pan and add 3 Tablespoons of oil.
For 6 to 7 minutes, or until golden brown, fry the cauliflowers. Remove and set aside.
Repeat the frying process for the potatoes using the same oil.
5) Preparing the Gravy:
In a new pan, heat Three teaspoons of oil.
Once hot, add one teaspoon of cumin seeds and 1/2 Teaspoon of Asafoetida powder.
Add roughly chopped onions, green chilies, and garlic paste.
Add peeled tomatoes ground into a paste in a mixer.
Now add 1 Teaspoon Red Chilli powder, 1 Teaspoon Turmeric powder, Coriander cumin powder 2 Teaspoons, Salt as per the taste, and Garam Masala - 1 Teaspoon.
Allow the mixture to cook for a while.
Add 3/4 cup of hot boiled water (adjust for a thinner gravy by adding 1/3 cup more).
Introduce the fried cauliflower, potatoes, and hot-boiled peas (mutter) into the gravy.
Mix the ingredients gently and let them simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
Garnish with Dried Fenugreek leaves before serving.
Tips:
Use fresh ingredients for better taste.
Soak cauliflower in turmeric water for cleaning.
Marinate veggies for enhanced flavour.
Fry in hot oil for a crispy texture.
Adjust gravy consistency as desired.
Garnish with dried fenugreek leaves.
Adjust spices to suit your taste.
Cautions:
Handle hot water carefully.
Ensure the oil is hot enough for frying.
Use asafoetida powder in moderation.
Check gravy consistency while cooking.
Be mindful of allergies before serving.
For Preparing Vegetables:
Cauliflower - 1 medium-sized Cauliflower
Potatoes - 2 large Potatoes
Hot Water
Salt - 1/2 Teaspoon
Turmeric Powder - 1/2 Teaspoon
For Coating and Marination:
Red Chilli Powder
Turmeric Powder
Salt
Gram Flour:4 Tablespoons (2 Tablespoons for potatoes, 2 Tablespoons for cauliflower)
For Cooking:
Oil - 6 Tablespoons (3 Tablespoons for frying cauliflower, 3 Tablespoons for other cooking)
Cumin Seeds:1 Teaspoon
Asafoetida Powder:1/2 Teaspoon
Onions: Roughly chopped, quantity as desired
Green Chillies: Quantity as desired
Garlic Paste: Quantity as desired
Tomatoes: Peeled and ground, quantity as needed
Spices: Red Chilli Powder - 1 Teaspoon
Turmeric Powder - 1 Teaspoon
Coriander Cumin Powder - 2 Teaspoons
Salt as needed
Hot Spice - 1 Teaspoon
Boiled Peas (Mutter): Quantity as desired
Dried Fenugreek Leaves: For Garnishing, quantity as desired