5:12 Minutes
Recipes
4 Servings
Guncho Ka Salan, also known as Gobi Ka Salan, is a flavourful Indian curry made with cauliflower cooked in a rich, spiced gravy. Prepared using King’s Pure Mustard Oil, this dish delivers a bold aroma, authentic taste, and perfectly cooked vegetables.
This recipe highlights the earthy flavour of cauliflower combined with aromatic spices. King’s Pure Mustard Oil enhances the dish with its pungent and authentic taste, making it closer to traditional home-style cooking.
Guncho Ka Salan has a mildly spicy, tangy, and rich flavour. The vegetables are cooked in a spiced tomato-based gravy and simmered slowly to absorb all the flavours.
Follow these simple steps to prepare this recipe with balanced flavor and texture.
Wash the cauliflower thoroughly to remove any dirt.
Cut into medium-sized florets for even cooking.
Optionally blanch in hot water or lightly fry for better texture.
Drain excess water and keep the florets aside.
This step helps improve taste and prevents sogginess.
Pour King’s Pure Mustard Oil into a deep pan or kadhai.
Heat the oil until it reaches the smoking point.
Turn off the heat and allow it to cool slightly.
This process removes the raw pungency of mustard oil.
Reheat gently before adding spices.
Add cumin seeds and a bay leaf to the hot oil.
Let them splutter and release their aroma.
Add finely chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
Stir continuously for even cooking and to avoid burning.
Add ginger-garlic paste and cook until fragrant.
Add fresh tomato puree to the pan and mix well.
Cook until the mixture thickens and oil starts separating.
Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, and salt.
Stir continuously to blend the spices evenly.
Cook the masala properly to enhance flavour.
Add the prepared cauliflower florets to the pan.
Optionally add potatoes for extra texture and taste.
Mix well so the vegetables are coated with the masala.
Add a little water to create a gravy consistency.
Cover and cook for 15–20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Sprinkle garam masala over the cooked sabzi.
Add freshly chopped coriander leaves for garnish.
Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes to enhance flavour.
Check seasoning and adjust if required.
Serve hot with roti, paratha, or rice.
King’s Pure Mustard Oil is ideal for traditional curries like salan due to its strong aroma and ability to enhance the flavour of spices.
King’s Mustard Oil adds a pungent and authentic taste, while sunflower oil is milder and ghee adds richness that may not suit the bold flavour profile of this dish.
Cook cauliflower in a spiced tomato gravy and simmer until tender for a flavourful curry.
Heating mustard oil to smoking point removes its raw pungent taste and improves flavour.
Yes, but lightly frying or blanching improves texture and prevents sogginess.
King’s Pure Mustard Oil is a great choice for authentic taste and aroma.
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Use the King’s edible oil recommended in the recipe, or choose the oil that best matches your flavor preference.
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