A cruciferous vegetable, cauliflower means "cabbage flower" derived from the Latin terms caulis (cabbage) and floris (flower). Cauliflower is a rich source of vitamin C and selenium, which act as antioxidants and help strengthen the immune system by fighting against infections such as the common cold, flu, and bronchitis.
Sweet Aloo-Gobi Masala/Cauliflower-Sweet potato Masala is a delicious side dish made with cauliflower, tomato, onion and sweet potatoes and become tasty when is to be cooked in great blend of spices. This is my own recipe. It was just an experiment but its taste is really amazing. You can serve this tasty Sweet Aloo-Gobi Masala along with dal and rice or with any Indian bread, puri or chapatti or paratha.
INGREDINETS:
Cauliflower Florets – 3 nos Sweet potato – 1, medium Onion, thinly sliced – 1, medium Green chillies, slit lengthwise – 2 nos Tomato , chopped – 1, medium Ginger, chopped – 1” piece Garlic, crushed – 2 nos Red chilly powder – 1 tsp Chicken masala/Meat masala – 2 tsp Water – 1/4 cup Salt – To taste Milk – 3 Tbp(optional) Cocount oil – 2 Tbps Mustard seeds – 1/4 tsp Chopped coriander leaves – 2 Tbsp 
METHOD:
Separate the cauliflower florets into small pieces . If florets are larger than desired, they can be cut down further by cutting each cluster into smaller uniform size pieces. Finish cutting the remainder of the head in the same manner. Wash them under running water and sock them in hot water with salt or in or vinegar water for 10 minutes to to help force any insects out that are lodged within the florets.Strain and pat dry with a paper towel. Chop tomatoes and keep it aside. Peel the Sweet Potato skin and cut into medium sized cubes. Place cubed sweet potatoes in a vessel , cover and cook them by adding 1/2 cup of water till it cooked well. Then allow them to cool. Meanwhile Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a heavy bottomed pan and shallow fry the cauliflower pieces till it become golden brown. Transfer them to a bowl and keep it aside. Allow them to cool. Heat 1Tbps of oil in the same pan and splutter mustad seeds in it. Now add chopped onion, sliced green chillies, chopped garlic and ginger and salt in it and sauté well till onions become transparent. Then add red chilly power and Chicken masala/Meat masala to the pan and mix everything well. Add 1/4 of water,cover it and cook in low flame. Place shallow fried cauliflowers, cooked sweet potatoes and chopped tomatoes in a mixer or blender and just crush or grind it to make them very small pieces, no need to make paste or puree. Now add the ground cauliflower sweet potato mixture to the pan and mix everything well. Add enough water and reduce heat; simmer and cook for 3 more minutes or until you get the required consistency. check for the salt. To this add 3 Tbsp of milk and mix well. To avoid the smell of cooking cauliflower is simply add 2 or 3 tbsp of milk in it. This is really thick , cauliflower sweet potato curry. If you want, you can increase the curry consistency by adding warm water. Transfer delicious Sweet Aloo-Gobi Masala/Cauliflower-Sweet potato Masala to a serving bowl. Garnish cauliflower sweet potato masala with chopped coriander leaves. It goes well with Chapatti, Naan, Appam and dosa. 
NOTES:
- Adding milk to the water will help the cauliflower keep its white color and will sweeten the flavor of the cauliflower.
- Do not cook cauliflower in an aluminum or iron pot because the chemicals in cauliflower react with the metals in the pots and this causes the cauliflower to become discolored.
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