Gobi Matar Recipe | Gobi Matar Masala Recipe

Gobi Matar is a simple and delicious North Indian style curry made with cauliflower and green peas cooked with onions, tomato masala and some Indian spices. It is one of the semi-dry vegetables that always brings a feeling of comfort in every meal. The combination of tender cauliflower and sweet green peas coated in delicious spices makes it nutritious and filling.

Gobi Matar Masala is healthy and also light as it uses less oil and no cream. The cauliflower gives a mild flavor and the peas add a nice sweetness which balances the spices very well. Gobi Matar can be made in very little time and is perfect for lazy dinner times or a simple lunch. This is also a great option when you want something tasty but not heavy.

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About Cabbage Peas

In Hindi ‘Gobi’ means cauliflower and Matar means peas, hence Gobi Matar is basically a semi dry vegetable made from cauliflower and peas. Gobi Matar is one of the popular dry vegetables made in most North Indian homes.

It has the mild spice of spices as well as the natural flavor of vegetables which makes it so comforting. The base is made using onions and tomatoes which are cooked until thick and flavorful. The cabbage soaks up the spices very well and each piece tastes equally great even without cream or any rich ingredients.

The texture of this curry is semi-dry, not completely gravy but not dry either. It spices the vegetables well, making it perfect for both rice and chapati. Red chilli powder, turmeric powder and coriander powder gives it nice color and aroma. Garam masala adds hot flavor and finally coriander leaves add freshness to the dish.

Cabbage Peas Video

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That extra step of roasting the cauliflower after cooking makes a huge difference in taste, do try and see. Gobi matar is healthy as well as simple and quick to make for roti and rice meal. It matches well with rice, roti, pulao, jeera rice etc. I love dry vegetables with rotis and this is one of my favourites. Children also love vegetables with roti, so I make it often.

You can find many variations of this curry in different homes. Some people add a little coconut for richness, some make it without tomatoes to keep it dry. Some people also add potatoes or carrots along with cabbage and peas. This is one of those recipes that you can easily adjust to your taste. It is healthy, tasty and also light on the stomach.

I usually make this Gobi Matar when fresh peas are in season. The aroma of cooking masala with cauliflower fills the kitchen beautifully. This is one of my favorite combos that I never get bored of, especially with hot phulka or simple jeera rice.

Cabbage Peas Ingredients

• Cauliflower – I have used fresh cauliflower florets here. It gives a mild flavor and absorbs spices very well.
• green peas – I have used fresh peas as it adds mild sweetness and bright colour. Frozen peas can also be used, just cook them briefly before adding.
• Onion – It adds mild sweetness and thickens the base. I added finely chopped spices so that they mix well.
• Tomato – I pureed it and mixed it for a smooth texture. It gives nice spicy flavor and bright color to the curry.
• Green chilli ginger garlic paste – Green chilli adds heat and flavor while ginger garlic paste adds deep flavor and removes the raw smell from the vegetables. You can also crush ginger and garlic and add it.
• Turmeric Powder, Red Chilli Powder – Turmeric powder adds flavor, Kashmiri chilli powder adds heat and colour. You can increase or decrease it as per your choice.
• coriander powder – I have used it to add earthy flavor and slight thickness to the spices. You can also add a little cumin powder to it for a different aroma.
• garam masala powder – I add at the end for flavor and heat. If you don’t have it you can skip it.
• coriander leaves – Lastly I used it for garnish, it gives freshness and nice aroma to the curry.
• Oil – I have used oil for tempering, ghee can also be used for more delicious taste.
• Bay leaves, cinnamon, cloves, cumin – These are added while tempering, which gives mild spicy taste and aroma to the curry.

Why does this recipe work

• It is simple and quick to make using easily available ingredients.
• It is light and healthy, full of flavors of spices and fresh vegetables.
• The texture of the gravy can be easily adjusted from dry to semi-gravy as per your preference.
• It goes great with rice, chapati, phulka or even plain paratha.
• The mild spice and flavor makes it good for everyone including children.

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How to make Gobi Matar step by step

1.In a vessel add about 3 cups water, 2 cups cauliflower florets, cut into small pieces as shown. Add salt as per taste and a pinch of turmeric powder in it.

2. Cook for 5 minutes or until the cauliflower becomes slightly translucent. Remove the cooked flowers and set them aside.

3. Add ½ cup green peas and cook until soft.

4. Drain the water, take out the peas and keep aside.

5. Heat 1 tablespoon oil and add cooked cauliflower and fry until it turns light golden at the edges. Take out and keep aside.

6. Add 2 tbsp oil, add 1 small bay leaf, 1 inch cinnamon, 2 cloves and 1 tsp cumin. Fry quickly.

7. Add 1 green chilli (finely chopped), 1 medium sized onion (finely chopped), 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste and salt to taste.

8.Fry until golden.

9. Add 1 cup tomato puree, I used 3 medium sized tomatoes to get 1 cup puree. Fry well for 2 minutes.

10.Cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally so that the bottom does not burn.

11. Now open it and fry it lightly, then add ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 tablespoon Kashmiri chilli, ½ teaspoon coriander powder and ½ teaspoon garam masala powder.

12.Fry well until the raw smell comes out, then add some water and let it boil for a few minutes.

13. Add cooked cauliflower and peas.

14. Mix it well until the masala gets coated well.

15.Finally add 1 tbsp green coriander, mix quickly and turn off.

Serve it with chapatti or phulka.

Expert Tips

• Cleaning – If there are any insects, I soak cauliflower florets in hot water and salt for some time to get rid of them.
• cooking Cook cauliflower and peas only soft, not mushy.
• don’t overcook – I cook the cabbage and peas when they are soft but crisp. Overcooking will make it mushy and lose its slight crispiness.
• Toasting – Fry the cooked cauliflower until it turns golden at the edges, this step is optional but adds to the flavor of the curry.
• finished – I cook onions, tomatoes and spices completely until the raw smell goes completely. This small step adds good flavor and improves the taste of the curry.
• fresh ingredients – Use fresh peas and cauliflower for best taste. Old vegetables do not keep their shape properly.
• make it more rich -Finally you can add one teaspoon cream or ground coconut paste. I sometimes do this when cooking for guests.

serving and storage

Serve Gobi Matar Curry with chapatti, phulka or plain rice. It also tastes good with light pulao or simple jeera rice. – Seal the remaining curry in a tight container and keep it in the refrigerator for a day. Sprinkle some water while reheating as the gravy becomes thick after cooling. After a few hours its taste becomes even better when the spices mix well with the vegetables.

general questions and answers

1.Can I skip peas in this curry?

Yes can leave, but peas add good sweetness and bright colour, so it would be better to add if you have them.

2.Can I skip onion and garlic?

Yes, you can skip both. Add more tomatoes and some additional spices to bring out the flavor.

3.Can I make this curry in advance?

Yes, you can make it a few hours in advance and reheat it before serving. Add some water while reheating.

4.Can I add potatoes along with cabbage?

Yes, potatoes taste good in this vegetable. You can boil it and mix it with cauliflower and peas.

5.Can I try frozen cauliflower?

Yes, you can, just thaw it first and cook only for a short time otherwise it will become too soft.

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