Kashmiri Style Dum Monji Recipe-Knol Khol in Yogurt

Name: Kashmiri Style Dum Monji Recipe-Knol Khol in Yogurt
Prep time: 60 min
Cuisine: Kashmiri
Ingredients: 3 Knol Khol (Ganth Gobi/kadam); 4 tablespoon Mustard oil; 2 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste; 2 teaspoon Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 2 teaspoon Fennel Powder; 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi); 1 teaspoon Dry ginger powder; 1/2 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing); 1-2 teaspoon Salt; as needed; 4 Cloves (Laung); 2 Black cardamom (Badi Elaichi); coarsely ground; 1/4 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera); 4 teaspoon Curd (Dahi / Yogurt)

By Admin

Prep Time Total in 60 M

Course Lunch

Cuisine Kashmiri

Diet Vegetarian

Dum Monji is a spicy flavorful veg curry that comes from Kashmiri Cuisine. Monji here means knol khol also commonly known as ganth gobhi or kadam which is cut into cubes and cooked with it's greens along with some yogurt. The recipe though quick, requires skillful hands to play with Kashmiri spices which particularly are fennel powder, asafoetida, sonth or ginger powder etc. Kashmiri food is rich in texture and aroma as there is a wide usage of mustard oil which itself provides a beautiful aroma and Kashmiri red chili powder also known as deghi mirch gives a rich color. Kashmiri Dum Monji is typically served with rice.

Ingredients

3 Knol Khol (Ganth Gobi/kadam)
4 tablespoon Mustard oil
2 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste
2 teaspoon Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
2 teaspoon Fennel Powder
1 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
1 teaspoon Dry ginger powder
1/2 teaspoon Asafoetida (hing)
1-2 teaspoon Salt
as needed
4 Cloves (Laung)
2 Black cardamom (Badi Elaichi)
coarsely ground
1/4 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
4 teaspoon Curd (Dahi / Yogurt)

Instructions

Step 1

To begin the preparation of Kashmiri Dum Monji, first wash and peel the knol khol and cut it into pieces

Step 2

Chop the leaves as well

Step 3

Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add asafoetida, cumin, cloves and ground black cardamom

Step 4

Once they crackle up add ginger garlic paste and saute for 2 minutes

Step 5

Now, add red chili powder, fennel powder, ginger powder, turmeric and little water

Step 6

Fry the masala for a minute or two

Step 7

Now add chopped knol khol along with leaves and stir with the masala and fry for another 2-3 minutes

Step 8

Add whisked curd and mix well

Step 9

Adjust oil if needed and add salt

Step 10

Fry till oil starts leaving sides

Step 11

Now add around 1/2 cup of water, stir well and pressure cook till 2-3 whistles

Step 12

Turn off the gas and allow the pressure to release from the cooker

Step 13

Carefully open the lid and give a quick stir

Step 14

Serve the Kashmiri Style Dum Monji along with Smoked Dal Makhani Dhaba Style and Steamed Rice Recipe to make it a complete meal for your weekday lunch