Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Cauliflower Gravy


Ingredients
Cauliflower  1 Nos (Medium)
Onions 2 nos
Tomato 2 nos
Green Chilly 2 nos
Turmeric Powder 1/4 tsp
Red Chilli Powder  1tsp
Coriander Powder 1/2 tsp
Cumin (Jeera) Powder 1/2 tsp
Garam Masala 1/2 tsp
Ginger Paste 1/2 tsp
Garlic Paste 1/2 tsp
Curd 1/2 cup 
Water 2- 3 cups
Oil 1/2 tbsp
Cumin Seeds 1/4 tsp
Salt to taste


Preparing the Cauliflower
Cut it into florets and soak it in hot water with salt for 15 -20 mins. This helps to rid them of all the dirt.

Making the Gravy
Heat oil in a pan and add the Cumin seeds to crackle. Use in jeera in moderation, otherwise they could add bitterness to the dish, which i learnt it the hardway. Now add the garam masala, ginger and garlic paste saute it. Add the green chillies slit across their length and add onions cook until the onions turn translucent. Now add the tomatoes and turmeric powder. Saute further and add red chilli powder, coriander powder and jeera powder. 

When the oil begins to separate, add the cauliflower florets and mix well so that the masala is coated well on the florets. Cook for 2 mins and add water and salt and let it cook until the florets turn tender.

Whisk the curd with little bit water, and add it to the pan.  Mix them well, until the curd is blended well and cook for another 2 mins.  Check for taste, if its too spicy or bitter add juice of half a lemon. Garnish with it fresh cut coriander. You could either make it as a dry dish or a semi gravy dish to go with Chappathi, Idly, Dosa or for rice.

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