Friday, April 17, 2009

Santhi Akkaiah's Cauliflower Bouquet Curry


Ingredients:

Cauliflower - 1head
Finely diced Red onion -1 Large
Finely diced Tomatoes-2
Ginger
garlic paste -1Tbsp
Cilantro (Coriander leaves) -1 small bunch
Green chillies-2
Cumin seeds-1/2 tsp

Coriander powder-1tsp
Garam Masala 1/2 tsp
Red pepper powder-1/2tsp
Salt -1tsp. or as per taste.
Sugar 1/2tsp
Turmeric-1/2tsp
Oil-1Tbsp
Water- 1/2 cup

Method:

Wash cauliflower very well and take of the stem (Keep flower as it is intact). Keep the flower in 2 qt. microwave dish face down microwave for 4-5 minutes(Till tender).

Preparation of sauce:

Chop Cilantro(Leave little for garnish), green chillies finely. Heat oil in a pan.Add cumin seeds, when they pop add onions, green chillies, ginger garlic paste and fry until onions become clear. Add coriander powder, turmeric, tomatoes, chopped cilantro and saute for 1-2 minutes, add garam masala, salt, red pepper powder, and sugar, cook for 3 minutes and add 1/2 cup water and cook until becomes thick sauce like consistency. (If sauce is still too thick add little more water).

When sauce is ready, turn the microwaved cauliflower face up, and pour the sauce over it to cover well (With fork try to put some sauce in between florets also). Cover the dish and microwave another 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro, cut cauliflower by florets with knife and serve with Rice or Roti.



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