Cauliflower Poriyal – South Indian Style
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
Tools You'll Need
- Pot
- Pan
- Colander
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Curry leaves?
- 1 bay leaf + a pinch of lemon zest — Aroma only — flavor is unique.
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
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 .
Step 2: Drain Cauliflower
After , 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 .
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 . 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 until the cauliflower is slightly crispy and well coated. Serve hot with rice or chapati.
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