Phool Rogan Josh

Spicy Cauliflower / फूल रोगन जोश

This vegetarian variation of the classic rogan josh.

Ingredients

1 cauliflower
1½ tsp red chilli powder
½ tsp fennel powder
½ tsp ginger powder
1 tsp white cumin seed
½ tsp black cumin seed
2 cloves
2 cardamom
2 bay leaves
Cooking vegetable oil
A pinch of asafoetida
Salt to taste
½ cup of water

Instructions

Wash, and cut the cauliflower into medium sized florets.
Heat oil in a frying pan and deep fry the florets (2-3 pieces at a time).
Fry them until golden brown and put it aside.
Fry in the same way as the rest of the florets.
Heat 2 tsp oil in a wide bottomed pan.
Add the asafoetida, cumin seeds and sauté’ at low heat.
Add the red chilli powder and little water.
Stir until a red paste is formed.
Add ginger powder, fennel powder, salt, clove, bay leaves, water and the fried florets.
Mix them well and add water.
Cook on a high flame till the water dries up (about 2-3 minutes).
Grind black cumin and cardamom and sprinkle them over the florets and cover the pan.

Cultural and Religious Importance

Phoola rogan josh is usually prepared on weddings as a part of vegetarian dishs and other special occasions like birthdays and is part vegetarian cuisine.