Ingredients (Serves 3)
1. Cauliflower – 1 medium-small, cut into small florets
2. Coconut oil – 1.5 tbsp
3. Mustard seeds – 1/2 tsp
Dried red chilies – 2, broken
Coconut slices (thenga kothu) – 3 tbsp (optional)
4. Ginger – 2 tsp, minced
Garlic – 2 tsp, minced
Onion – 1 cup, chopped
Curry leaves – A few
5. Turmeric powder – 1 pinch
Kashmiri chilly powder – 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder – 3/4 tsp
Garam masala powder – 3/4 – 1 tsp
6. Freshly ground pepper powder – 1 tsp or as required
7. Salt – To taste
Method
1. Boil water in a vessel adding 1/4 tsp turmeric powder and enough salt. Put the cauliflower florets in boiling water and cook until tender, about 10 – 12 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat 1.5 tbsp coconut oil in a pan. Splutter mustard seeds and fry dried red chilies. Next fry coconut slices until golden. Add ginger, garlic, onion, curry leaves and little salt. Saute until onion starts to change color. Add turmeric powder, kashmiri chilly powder, coriander powder and garam masala powder. Saute for a minute. Sprinkle a tbsp of water and mix well. Next add cooked cauliflower florets and mix everything well. Cover and cook for 3 –4 minutes at medium- heat stirring in between. Open the lid, add freshly ground pepper powder and mix well. Stir for a minute and switch off. This spicy and delicious cauliflower pepper fry goes really well with rice.
Kerala Dishes, Vegetarian
Tasty and quick