Gobi Dum

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ingredients :
Big Cauliflower – 2
Butter or oil – 3 tbsp

grind Coarsely 1 :
Onion big – 7 or 8
Garlic – 10 to 12 flakes.

Grind to smooth paste 2 :
Poppy seeds – 1 tbsp
Cashewnuts – 10 or 12
Red chillies – 10
Salt – as required
Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
Cloves – 4
Cinnamon – 3
Cumin seeds – 1 1/2 tsp
Dhania – 1 1/2 tbsp
Grated coconut – 1 cup

Method :
1.  Separate each cauliflowerinto big flowerettes.
2.  Soak in salted water for 10 to 15 minutes.
3.  Grind masala 1 and 2 separately and mix together.
4.  Apply this on cauliflower, taking care to apply underneath and inside also.
5.  Heat oil in a shallow pan, arrange the flowerettes, if there is any extra masala pour on top, add 1 cup of water, cover and keep on a low flame, till the flower is cooked completely and oil should separate from the masala ( approximately 45 minutes).
6.  Take care to stir in between carefully, so that masala does not stick to the pan.
7.  Serve hot with pulkas or Nans