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    Home » Recipes » Instant Pot Recipes » CauliFlower Kurma | CauliFlower Gravy

    CauliFlower Kurma | CauliFlower Gravy

    Posted on Oct 31, 2015 · Last Updated on Jan 25, 2022 by sharmila kingsly

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    Cauliflower Gravy or Kurma is a creamy and delicious cauliflower gravy prepared with gobi and a rich coconut cashew paste.

    CauliFlower Kurma

    Cauliflower is one vegetable that most of us will like, Cauliflower is considered to be a treat for all veg lovers.

    A creamy dreamy Cauliflower Kurma is perfect for the dinner to go with some phulkas or Roti. It has a delicious cashew coconut paste and it's vegan too.

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    Cauliflower Kurma Instant Pot

    Instant pot making life easy. just saute the masala and the veggies. Close the Ip and a hassle free perfect Cauliflower Korama is ready in no time. As you prepare the Roti. Instant pot cooks the korma to perfection.

    Ingredients

    Cauliflower - Use fresh Cauliflower. chop cauliflower into small florets and use them in the gravy.
    Whole spices - We use Fennel seeds, cardamom, cinnamon, and bay leaves.
    Onion - Use finely chopped onions in the kurma.
    Tomato paste - You can use store bought or fresh homemade tomato puree. Tomato paste adds richness to the kurma.
    Ginger garlic paste - they make the kurma fragrant. Rather than paste I prefer adding crushed ginger garlic paste
    Spice powders - Using the spice powders adds taste and flavor to the gravy.
    Cashew coconut paste - Cashew and coconut makes a fine blend and give a delicious taste when added to the kurma.
    Cilantro - Finely chopped cilantro gives a fine finishing touch to the korma.

    How to make Cauliflower Kurma in Instant Pot

    1. In a blender add in the grated coconut and cashew nuts. Add little water and blend them to a fine paste and set aside.

    2. Clean cauliflower into small florets Boil water in a pan, When the water starts to boil add cauliflower and switch off the flame. After 5 mins strain the cauliflower and set it aside.

    3. Switch on the Instant Pot in Saute mode. Once it's hot add in the Oil. Let it heat up. Add in Fennel seeds, Bay leaves, Cinnamon, and cardamom pods. Saute until it's fragrant.

    4. Now add in onion and fry till translucent.

    5. Add in a tsp of ginger –garlic paste and fry till the raw smell leaves.

    6. Next, add in the tomato puree and cook for 2 mins so that it gets cooked. keep stirring as it cooks. The Instant pot will be really hot at this stage. So press the cancel button the masala gets cooked in the residual heat.

    7. And then add in the spice powders. Add in the Chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, Garam Masala, and Salt. Mix well.

    8. Now add in the cooked cauliflower. Mix well

    9. And then add in the ground coconut cashew paste.

    10. Add in water or milk and bring them to the gravy consistency.

    11. Close the Instant Pot. Press the pressure cook mode and cook for 3 mins in high pressure. Make sure the pressure valve is in the sealing position. After 3 mins do a quick release

    Set 3 mins in pressure cook mode in the Instant Pot

    12. Open the Instant pot and add in chopped Cilantro. Tasty Cauliflower Korma is now ready in the Instant pot.

    Cauliflower Gravy is ready

    Instant Pot Cauliflower Gravy is ready to serve with roti

    Cauliflower Gravy

    Tips & Variations

    • You can even skip adding the coconut cashews paste if you are more health-conscious. The gravy tastes good with the tomato goodness.
    • Kasturi methi can also be added before adding the coconut paste; it gives the gravy another flavour. 

    Similar Recipes:

    • Gobi Matar Kurma
    • Cauliflower Masala Recipe | Gobi Masala
    • Chettinad Cauliflower GreenPeas Roast | Cauliflower Patani Roast
    • Cauliflower Kheema| One Pot Cauliflower Kheema

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    CauliFlower Gravy | CauliFlower Kuruma

    A creamy and delicious cauliflower gravy prepared with gobi and a rich coconut paste.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 108kcal
    Author: sharmila kingsly
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    Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot
    • Blender

    Ingredients

    • 2 Onion
    • 3 Tomato Blend 3 tomatoes to a puree
    • 1 tbsp Chilli powder
    • ½ tsp Coriander powder
    • 1 tsp Garam masala powder
    • 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
    • 1 Cauliflower Medium sized head
    • ⅓ cup Water
    • Salt as needed
    • 1 inch piece Cinnamon sticks
    • 2 tsp Oil
    • 1 tsp Fennel Seeds

    To Grind

    • ½ cup Coconut
    • 10 Cashew

    Instructions 

    • In a blender add in the grated coconut and cashew nuts. Add little water and blend them to a fine paste and set aside.
    • Clean cauliflower into small florets Boil water in a pan, When the water starts to boil add cauliflower and switch off the flame. After 5 mins strain the cauliflower and set it aside.
    • Switch on the Instant Pot in Saute mode. Once it's hot add in the Oil. Let it heat up. Add in Fennel seeds, Bay leaves, Cinnamon, and cardamom pods. Saute until it's fragrant.
    • Now add in onion and fry till translucent.
    • Add in a tsp of ginger –garlic paste and fry till the raw smell leaves.
    • Next, add in the tomato puree and cook for 2 mins so that it gets cooked. keep stirring as it cooks. The Instant pot will be really hot at this stage. So press the cancel button the masala gets cooked in the residual heat.
    • And then add in the spice powders. Add in the Chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, Garam Masala, and Salt. Mix well.
    • Now add in the cooked cauliflower. Mix well
    • And then add in the ground coconut cashew paste.
    • Add in water or milk and bring them to the gravy consistency.
    • Press the pressure cook mode and cook for 3 mins in high pressure. Make sure the pressure valve is in the sealing position. After 3 mins do a quick release
    • Open the Instant pot and add in chopped Cilantro. Tasty Cauliflower Korma is now ready in the Instant pot.

    Notes

    1) You can even skip adding the coconut cashews paste if you are more health conscious. The gravy tastes good with the tomato goodness.
    2) Kasturi methi can also be added before adding the coconut paste; it gives the gravy another flavour. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 108kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6.5g | Saturated Fat: 2.6g | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 352mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4.5g | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg
    Keyword Cauliflower Kurma, Instant Pot Kurma
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    Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist , the nutrition value provided here is an estimate. It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.

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