Cauliflower Thoran

Ingredients

1. Cauliflower florets – separated from 1 Big Cauliflower
2. Finely chopped Onions – 1 medium
3. Slit Green Chillies – 2 medium
4. Finely Chopped Garlic – 3 or 4 cloves
5. Curry Leaves – A sprig
6. Oil – 2 tbsp
7. Mustard Seeds – 1/4 tsp
8. Garam Masala Powder – 1 tsp
9. Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp
10. Chilly Powder – 1 tsp
11. Salt – as required
12. Grated Coconut – 1/2 Cup
13. Grated Cumin (Jeera) – 1/4 tsp

Directions

1. Wash and clean the cauliflower florets and keep aside.
2. Mix together coconut, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder and cumin using hands or you can coarsely grind everything together.
3. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan and splutter mustard seeds.
4. Add onions, curry leaves, green chillies, grated garlic and saute till the onions are translucent.
5. Add 1 tsp garam masala powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chilly powder and saute for a minute.
6. Now, add the cauliflower florets along with required amount of salt and mix well so that the florets are coated with the masala.
7. Cover and cook for 5 minutes on medium heat stirring occasionally.
8. Open the lid and add the coconut mixture and combine everything.
9. Cover and cook for another 10-15 minutes on low heat till the cauliflower is cooked.
10. Open and cook on high heat for another 2 minutes until all water has evaporated.

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