Wash and grate the cauliflower till the floweret area. Heat a wok or skillet and add butter. Once it is hot add all the whole masala (cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, anise flower), then add the ginger-garlic paste.
Once it is a little brown add the finely chopped onions and the green chillies. Sauté till the onions are a golden brown, and then add the peas and sauté a little.
Now add the grated cauliflower and let it simmer a bit. Now add the milk and let it cook till the milk dries up. Milk is crucial to this recipe as it helps in removing the typical cauliflower smell and gives a richer taste to the dish. Add the cream and cashew paste. Mix well.
Add the salt, turmeric, chilli powder and Garam masala and sauté till nicely golden.
Meanwhile, warm up the oven at 100 degrees.
Transfer to a casserole and add the mozzarella. Bake until the top is nice and golden. This is not an au gratin thus does not have to be white. On top of this break the eggs and bake in the Oven or place a fried egg on it later. Place some thinly sliced cauliflower for that extra crunch. Brush some butter on them. Sprinkle a little salt and pepper on the eggs.
Remove from oven and garnish the Cheesy Minced Cauliflower Casserole with the garlic chives which give off a wonderful aroma.
Serve Cheesy Minced Cauliflower Casserole hot with garlic bread.
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Recipe Notes
You can add any cheese of your choice
You can eat Minced Cauliflower without cheese and without baking too.