Amid chilly weather and festivities, winter has made its way to our doorsteps. With blankets and woolen clothes, we are all ready to enjoy this season. The best thing about winter is we get to relish our favourite seasonal delicaies like gajar ka halwa , teas, sarson ka saag, shorba, moong dal halwa, nihari and gond ke laddoo.
Seasonal vegetables are also a centre of attraction in this season. They cannot only be transformed into plenty of delicious dishes but are also very nutritious. Cauliflower, also known as gobi, is one of those vegetables. According to Healthline, they are high in vitamins and minerals including vitamin C, K and folate.
Here are six delicious cauliflower recipes to try this season:
Gobi Paratha
This delicious flatbread is one of the most popular ways to add cauliflower in your winter diet. Made with whole wheat flour, grated cauliflower, ghee and spices like garam masala and red chilli powder, it is spicy and delicious in taste. Commonly enjoyed as breakfast, gobi paratha can be served with yoghurt, pickle and butter.
Gobi Soup
Soups are a staple during winter meals. So, try gobi soup this time. Made with the combination of potatoes, this healthy and hearty soup is perfect for dinner. Gobi soup is seasoned with red chilli, ginger-garlic, cumin and tomato puree. Serve it hot in a bowl topped with nigella seeds and coriander leaves.
Gobi Achaar
Pickles are a part of our daily meals in every season. Be it any paratha or the classic dal-chawal, these condiments can be served with every dish. Go beyond aam, lemon and chilli and try gobi achaar this season. It is spicy in taste and pairs well with rice roti, paratha and so on. You can also combine cauliflower with other winter vegetables like carrots and turnips.
Gobi Butter Masala
Get over the usual paneer butter masala and try this winter special delight. This vegetarian recipe combines shallow fried gobi with a tomato-based gravy which is seasoned with spices like Kashmiri red chilli, garam masala, ginger-garlic and kasuri methi. It goes well with naan, roti as well as steamed rice.
Gobi Pulao
Pulao is a simple and filling dish that can become a part of every occasion. Gobi pulao is made with cauliflower, green peas and spices like red chilli powder, garam masala, bay leaf, cumin seeds and cinnamon stick. You can serve this hearty dish with raita and papad. It is best enjoyed in dinner.
Tandoori Gobi
This is a delicious cauliflower appetiser cum snack that is perfect to enjoy on a chilly evening. This tandoori delight is prepared with gobi, curd, besan and various aromatic spices like fenugreek seeds, asafoetida, red chilli powder, black pepper and cumin seeds. Tandoori gobi is best served with green chutney.