Ingredients
FOR THE BASE
 | Cauliflower - 1 whole | 500 gms, with a short stalk |
| Chopped Onion | 1 |
| Chopped Garlic | 4~5 pods |
| Onion Paste | 3 teaspoons |
| Garlic Paste | 1 teaspoon |
| Ginger Paste | 2 teaspoons |
| Chilli Powder | To taste |
| Cardamom - crushed | 3~4 |
| Cloves - crushed | 3~4 |
| Cinnamon - crushed | 4 cms |
| Tomato | 1 medium size |
| Salt | To taste |
| Cooking Medium (Refined Oil) | 60 mls |
FOR THE WHITE SAUCE
| Milk | 150 mls |
| Flour | 15 gms |
| Butter | 20 gms |
| Cheese Cubes | 2 |
FOR THE GARNISH
| Boiled Potatoes for French Fries | As desired |
| Green Peas - Boiled | 100 gms |
| Tomato Ketchup | 4 teaspoons |
Preparation: 10 minutes
- Soak the Cauliflower in Salt Water for 2~3 minutes
- Chop the Onion, Garlic & Tomato
- Shred Cheese cubes
- Prepare the White Topping
- Melt Butter in a small Wok, add the flour and stir fry for 1 minute. Pour Milk & add Salt to taste. Stir continuously till the sauce thickens. Remove from heat & keep aside
Cooking: 30 minutes
Heat 30 ml of the oil in a wok and saute the chopped garlic & onion till onions are translucent. Place the cauliflower with the stalk end up on medium heat, fry till golden brown. Turn over & repeat till stalk end is brown. Remove from wok and set aside.
Pour the remaining oil and add the pastes, tomato puree, chopped tomatoes, cardamom etc and salt to taste (a bit of sugar - if you wish). Stir fry till brown. Pour 2 cups of water & bring to boil. Place the fried Cauliflower face down, cover the wok and allow to cook on low heat. Turn the cauliflower over a few times so the 'gravy' penetrates thoroughly. Remove wok from heat when gravy thickens.
Remove cauliflower to an oven-proof casserole. Pour white sauce over and sprinkle grated cheese evenly. Bake for 15 minutes till golden brown.
Garnish with Boiled Green Peas-in-Tomato Ketchup & French Fries.