Microwave Gobhi Musallam

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A quick way of preparing the traditional cauliflower recipe in the microwave is presented by this microwave recipe - gobhi musallam. The cauliflower is enrobed in a delectable spicy tomato and onion based paste and then served hot.

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Microwave Gobhi Musallam recipe - How to make Microwave Gobhi Musallam

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Microwave Subzi

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins 4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

1 cauliflower
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 cup grated onions
1 tsp ginger (adrak) paste
1 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste
1 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds powder
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) powder
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1 cup tomato puree
1 tsp salt

For The Garnish
cardamom (elaichi) powder
garam masala
chopped coriander (dhania)

Method

Combine 2 tbsp water, lemon juice and the salt in a bowl and keep aside.
Cut off the stem of the cauliflower right till the base. Prick with a sharp knife all over.
Place the cauliflower in a deep microwave safe bowl and sprinkle with the lemon juice mixture all over and around it.
Microwave on high for 5 minutes, or till almost cooked, but firm.
Remove from the dish and keep aside.
In another microwave safe bowl, put the oil and microwave on high for 20 seconds.
Add the onions and microwave on high for 2 minutes, stirring once in between.
Add the grated onions, ginger and garlic paste, mix well and microwave on high for 1 minute.
Add the coriander powder, cumin seeds powder, chilli powder, turmeric, salt, tomatoes and tomato puree, mix well and microwave on high for 3 minutes, stirring once after 1 1/2 minutes.
Place the cauliflower upside-down in the microwave safe dish and cover with the gravy and microwave on high for 2 minutes, again turn and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
Serve hot garnished with coriander, cardamom powder and garam masala.