Gobi Moong Dal Bhurji....Cauliflower mince recipe

This Gobi Moong Dal Bhurji  is my mother’s recipe and differs greatly in taste from the gobhi matar bhurji. It turns out perfect every time. The lentil or moong dal provides a rich flavor to the dish.

Ideally this is served with roti, paratha or puri but as kids we would eat bowlfuls just as it is.

There are endless recipes for cauliflower mince stir fry … this one stands out among them.

This recipe is vegetarian, vegan and gluten free too!
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GOBI MOONG DAL BHURJI                                Serves 6

Ingredients

Cauliflower/Gobi – 500g

Split Green Lentil/ Moong Dal – ¾ cup (soaked in water for 2 to 3 hrs)

Boiled Peas – ½ cup

Ginger paste – 1 tsp

Onion – 1 large (finely chopped)

Green Chili – 1(finely chopped)

Fresh Coriander – finely chopped

Cumin seeds – 1 tsp

Asafoetida/Hing – ¼ tsp

Coriander powder – 3 tsp

Cumin powder – 2 tsp

Tumeric/ Haldi powder – 1 tsp

Garam Masala powder – 1 tsp (heaped)

Red Chili powder- ½ tsp

Salt – to taste

Oil – 4 to 5 tblsp

Method:

1.    Drain the water from the moong dal / lentil. Grind it coarsely in the mixer. Keep it aside.

2.    Grate the cauliflower florets. Wash them with boiling water and drain. Leave it aside.

3.    Heat some oil in a pan. Add in some cumin seeds. Add in Hing/Asafoetida, Coriander powder, Turmeric powder and Red Chili powder. Mix it up.

4.    Add in the lentil or dal paste. Cook on low heat till the dal is cooked and resembles bread crumbs. Season it with salt. Mix it well.

5.    Take it out in a bowl and keep it aside.

6.    Heat some oil in the same pan. Add in the cumin seeds followed by the onions. Cook the onions till they are slightly browned.

7.    Lower the heat. Then add the green chili, ginger, coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder and red chili powder. Mix well and cook briefly.

8.    Add in the grated.gobi/cauliflower. Mix it in. Season it with salt. Add in the peas.

9.    Mix well. Add in garam masala powder and some chopped coriander.

10. Cook on medium heat till the cauliflower looks slightly dry. Add in the cooked dal and mix thoroughly.

11. Sprinkle some garam masala and more chopped coriander and mix well.

12. Serve hot garnished with chopped coriander accompanied with roti, paratha, naan or puri.

© Rinki’s Kitchen 2018