Name: Cauliflower Poriyal – South Indian Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 3 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 250 g Cauliflower; as needed Hot water; 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder; 1 tbsp Peanut oil; 1 tsp Mustard seeds; few Curry leaves; 1/2 cup (chopped) Onion; 1/2 tsp Ginger garlic paste; 1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder; as required Salt; 1 tsp Rice flour; 1 tsp Besan (chickpea flour)

Recipe Summary

This recipe demonstrates how to prepare a delicious and non-mushy cauliflower poriyal, a flavorful South Indian stir-fry. Cauliflower florets are first blanched in hot water with turmeric, then sautéed with onions, ginger-garlic paste, and spices, and finally cooked with a touch of rice and besan flour for a crispy texture.

All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

Cauliflower 250 g
Hot water as needed
Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp
Peanut oil 1 tbsp
Mustard seeds 1 tsp
Curry leaves few
Onion 1/2 cup (chopped)
Ginger garlic paste 1/2 tsp
Kashmiri chilli powder 1 tsp
Salt as required
Rice flour 1 tsp
Besan (chickpea flour) 1 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Cauliflower

Place 250g of cauliflower florets in a pot. Pour hot water over the cauliflower until it is fully submerged. Add 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder and let it soak for 20 minutes.

Step 2: Drain Cauliflower

After 20 minutes, transfer the cauliflower to a colander to drain all the water. The cauliflower should now have a yellowish tint from the turmeric.

Step 3: Prepare Tempering

Heat 1 tablespoon of peanut oil in a pan. Once hot, add 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds and a few curry leaves. Let them splutter.

Step 4: Sauté Onions and Ginger-Garlic

Add 1/2 cup of chopped onion to the pan and sauté until it turns translucent. Then, add 1/2 teaspoon of ginger-garlic paste and mix well, cooking until the raw smell disappears.

Step 5: Add Spices

Add 1 teaspoon of Kashmiri chilli powder and salt as required. Mix well and sauté for 2 minutes.

Step 6: Cook Cauliflower (Covered)

Add the drained cauliflower florets to the pan and mix well with the spices. Cover the pan and cook for 1 and a half minutes. Uncover, mix well, then cover again and cook for another 1 minute. Repeat this process until the cauliflower is cooked through.

Step 7: Evaporate Moisture

Once the cauliflower is cooked, remove the lid and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until any remaining moisture evaporates.

Step 8: Add Flours and Finish

Add 1 teaspoon of rice flour and 1 teaspoon of besan (chickpea flour) to the cauliflower. Mix everything well and sauté on a low flame for 3 minutes until the cauliflower is slightly crispy and well coated. Serve hot with rice or chapati.

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Cauliflower Poriyal – South Indian Style

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Recipe Summary

All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare Cauliflower

Step 2: Drain Cauliflower

Step 3: Prepare Tempering

Step 4: Sauté Onions and Ginger-Garlic

Step 5: Add Spices

Step 6: Cook Cauliflower (Covered)

Step 7: Evaporate Moisture

Step 8: Add Flours and Finish

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