Why do you soak cauliflower before cooking?

If you're planning to roast the cauliflower whole or slice it into steaks, slice off the thick stem at the base. Drop the whole cauliflower head upside-down into cool, salted water. Let it soak for 10 to 15 minutes to remove dirt, residue and bugs .

How do you get rid of bugs in cauliflower before cooking?

Next, cut away the center stem using a knife. Next, transfer the florets to a colander and place them under running water to wash off the dirt and bigger bugs . After this, it is suggested to blanch them in salt water to kill bacteria and parasites for 10–20 minutes.

Is it healthier to steam or bake cauliflower?

It's easy to cook, which gives it a creamier, nuttier taste that takes on the flavor of whatever you use as seasoning. How you cook cauliflower matters. You can keep more of its nutrients if you steam, roast, or stir-fry it.

Why is my roasted cauliflower tough?

Have you roasted cauliflower before and it came out tough or mushy? A common problem is either roasting it at too low a temperature or stopping once the cauliflower is tender—both mean that the florets do not caramelize.

Can you overcook cauliflower?

Overcooking cauliflower is easy , so less is better! Overcooked cauliflower has a strong odor and yellowish color due to sulfur compounds that are released. Cook cauliflower rapidly to preserve color and flavor.

What happens if you don't wash cauliflower?

The natural nooks and crevices in broccoli and cauliflower are the perfect hiding spots for dirt, germs, and even little bugs . Get your cruciferous veggies squeaky clean by filling a sink with cold water and then soaking them for a few minutes.

Why do you add milk to boiled cauliflower?

Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne. For surprisingly flavorful and creamy mashed cauliflower, cook your florets not in water but in a gently simmering pot of milk seasoned with garlic and thyme. When the cauliflower is mashed (or blended), the pectin in the cauliflower will thicken and smooth the mash .

Gobi Musallam - Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Creamy Makhani Sauce. Vegan Glutenfree Recipe

Published: Jun 18, 2013 · Modified: Nov 17, 2018 by Richa 185 Comments

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Gobi Musallam (cauliflower that has been roasted whole) is a fantastic centerpiece for any occasion. The whole cauliflower head is lightly blanched then drenched with the luscious Mughlai-inspired makhani sauce and baked. The makhani sauceis decadent, creamy, buttery, and fantastic. You can serve the cauliflower as is, or sliced with some sauce on the side, or with naan or other flatbread, salads, rice, or quinoa. Pin this post for later!

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More Cauliflower you say. Well Cauliflower is the new Kale right now. So as well use the popularity right 🙂 And on top of that this is too delicious to not share!

The whole head of the cauliflower is blanched, then roasted drenched in a creamy Mughlai gravy, and served whole with some gravy on the side. It seems like a long recipe but it is fairly simple:). You can serve it as is sliced, or with the usual Indian food fix-ins of flat bread or rice, or over other cooked grains and greens. We ate it with Chapatis, Naan, filled up some sandwiches with the leftovers, added some to quinoa. It was a load of food to finish between the 2 of us.

The sauceis makhani style. Makhani means butter-y and the makhani/butter sauceyou get restaurants usually has butter and cream. This sauce has coconut milk and cashews for the rich creamyness and the same spices and taste. You can add chopped veggies, roasted cauliflower florets, baked Tofu or Tempeh to the sauce.Make your restaurant style Tofu “Paneer” Makhani or Butter Seitan Chickun. Fenugreek Leaves or Kasuri methi can be found in Indian stores or online on amazon.

For a quicker cook time, chop the cauliflower into florets and blanch for 3-4 minutes, then cook in the blended sauceon stove top for 15 minutes. That will be Gobi Makhani.

Sure its not thanksgiving yet. but hey this can be the center piece for any party any-time. Blanch the cauliflower, make the sauceand store for a day or so, then bake and serve on the event day.You can use whatever spices you have on hand. The saucewill still be delicious.

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You can carve this beautiful cauliflower any which way you want! More sauce served on the side. That sauceI tell you. Make it and add anything to it, but make it!

The creamy sauceis very rich and fatty with the full-fat coconut milk and cashews,(it is called Makhani-butter-y for a reason). You can make it lower fat by using a different non dairy milk and reducing the cashew flour. The saucealso stores very well. Make a larger quantity, Blend and store in the refrigerator for a few days or freeze in individual serving containers. thaw and use.

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Steps:
Blanch the cauliflower. The cauliflower should be immersed in the water. The picture is for picture purposes:).

Place blanched cauliflower in baking dish.

Prepare thesauce. Cook onions, ginger, garlic till golden brown.

Add tomatoes, spices, salt and fenugreek leaves.

Cook until tomatoes are tender.

Blend tomato mixture with coconut milk and pour over cauliflower. keep some sauce to serve on the side later.

Bake until tender. Serve hot.

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Gobi Musallam - Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Creamy Makhani Sauce. Vegan Glutenfree Recipe

Gobi Musallam (cauliflower that has been roasted whole) is a fantastic centerpiece. The whole cauliflower head is lightly blanched then drenched with the luscious Mughlai-inspired makhani sauce and baked. This is a main dish to serve during the holiday season. When roasted, the whole cauliflower looks gorgeous and smells divine. The makhani curry is decadent, creamy, buttery, and fantastic. You can serve the cauliflower as is, or sliced with some sauce on the side, or with naan or other flatbread, salads, rice, or quinoa.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Cook Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Total Time1 hour hr 25 minutes mins

Course: Entree

Cuisine: Indian

Servings: 4

Calories: 141kcal

Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

1 Cauliflower head leaves and tough stem removed and washed
Water to blanch
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) turmeric
1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) chili powder optional

Sauce/gravy:

2 teaspoons oil
1/2 (0.5) medium red onion chopped
1 inch ginger chopped
5-6 cloves (5 cloves) of garlic chopped
1 dry red chili or chili flakes to taste
3 medium tomatoes chopped
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon (0.5 teaspoon) turmeric powder
1 Tablespoon dried Fenugreek Leaves kasuri methi
3/4 cup (169.5 ml) coconut milk from can
1/4 cup (59.15 g) ground cashew or 1/3 cup soaked cashews
3/4 teaspoon (0.75 teaspoon) salt
1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) raw sugar or 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup

Instructions

Bring a large pot of water to boil. Use enough water so all of the cauliflower can be immersed in it.
Add salt, turmeric and chili and blanch/cook the whole cauliflower.
Cover and cook for 4 minutes on each side(top and bottom. Flip after 4 minutes)

Sauce:

In a pan, add oil and heat over medium heat. Add chopped onion and saute until golden, 6-7 minutes
Add ginger, garlic chili and saute for another 2 minutes.Add the spices and mix.
Add tomatoes, salt, sugar, fenugreek leaves, mix and cook covered until tender. Mash the larger pieces. 8-10 minutes.
Cool slightly, then blend with coconut milk and cashews into a smooth thick puree.Taste and adjust salt, spice.

Bake:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F / 200ºc. Oil the baking dish if desired. Place the blanched cauliflower in a baking dish. Slowly drop the puree on top to cover the entire head of the cauliflower. Some sauce will fall on the side.
Keep about a 1/3 of the sauce to serve on the side later.
Bake in pre-heated 400 degrees F / 200ºc for 40-45 minutes till the cauliflower is dry to touch and sauce thickens a bit. Turn the dish around after 30 minutes.
Heat the remaining sauce to just about a boil so it thickens and serve on the side.Serve hot with flat breads(Naan/Roti), or salads or quinoa.Chop and fill up wraps or a hoagie roll(to make gobi meatball sub).

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Notes

For a nut free version, Use 2-3 Tablespoons powdered sunflower seeds or use 1/4 cup coconut cream + 1 Tablespoon cornstarch.
You can also stuff/pour some of the sauce into the florets by separating them and bake.

Variations:
Gobi Makhani:
Cut up the cauliflower into florets and blanch in boiling water or roast in oven until half cooked.
Add blended sauce puree, 1/4 cup water and cauliflower florets into a pan and cook covered on low-medium heat, for 15-20 minutes or until sauce thickens to desired consistency.
Serve hot drizzled with cashew cream/coconut cream and a slice of earth balance on top.
You can also add baked Tofu or braised Tempeh or Seitan to the sauce.

Nutritional values based on one serving

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Nutrition Facts

Gobi Musallam - Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Creamy Makhani Sauce. Vegan Glutenfree Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 141Calories from Fat 72

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