I learnt this recipe from my grandmother. It is awesome. For me, it is a showstopper because with just this one item, you can easily eat a full plate of rice. It is usually cooked in winters. It has many health benefits.
Cauliflower leaves bharta
Fresh cauliflower leaves
Chopped onion
Chopped garlic
Chopped green chilli
Kalanji (black cumin)
Hing (Asafoetida)
Chilli flakes
Salt to taste
Mustard oil
Steam fresh cauliflower leaves and wash them thoroughly, then blend. Heat oil, add hing, kalanji, and chilli flakes as desired. Gradually add chopped onion, garlic, and green chilli, frying each in turn. Add the blended cauliflower leaves and cook on low flame until a rich aroma develops. Serve hot with plain rice.
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Mahua Gupta is a housewife from Jharkhand