CAULIFLOWER STIR FRY

 CAULIFLOWER STIR FRY

In most Indian homes, cauliflower (called Gobhi in Hindi and Hookosu in Kannada) is used quite frequently as it is a fairly versatile vegetable. All over India, you will find many dishes made using cauliflower- either singly or in combination with other vegetables. 

Cauliflowers are a good source of antioxidants and have numerous health benefits. 

Elsewhere in this blog, you will find recipes for dishes made with cauliflower such as  :- 

• Gobhi Shimla Mirch
• Aloo Gobhi Stir Fry 
• Cauliflower Ambat
• Cauliflower Talasani

Today's recipe is for an easy to make yet yummy stir fry made with cauliflower. The use of Kashmiri Chilli Powder gives the dish a nice, bright colour without making it too spicy. 

We enjoyed this with rice and dal. 

Ingredients:-

• Large-sized Cauliflower, 1
• Turmeric Powder, 1/4 tsp 
• Large-sized Onion, 1
• Kashmiri Chilli Powder, 1 and 1/2 tsp or to taste
• Mustard Seeds, 1/2 tsp
• Urad Dal, 1 tsp
• Curry leaves, a sprig
• Rice Flour, 1 tbsp
• Oil, 1 and 1/2 tbsp
• Salt, to taste

Method:-

Break the cauliflower into florets to yield about 3 and 1/2 to 4 cups

Place the florets in a vessel of water adding a little turmeric powder and salt. Keep for 10 minutes to get rid of impurities if any

Drain away the water and rinse the florets once again with fresh water

Chop the onion 

Boil water in a large vessel and add the cauliflower florets and let it boil for about 5 minutes

Then switch off the gas and let the florets remain in the hot water for about 5 minutes 

Rinse the cauliflower florets in fresh water. Keep aside

Heat oil in a thick bottomed kadhai,  and on medium heat add the mustard seeds

When they splutter add the urad dal and saute till they turn golden brown 

Add the curry leaves and saute for a few seconds 

To this add the chopped onion and saute till it becomes translucent

Next add the cauliflower florets, chilli powder and salt and mix so as to blend the chilli powder and salt without breaking the florets

Cook on medium/low flame till the florets get fully cooked. Take care that they don't get overcooked

Add the rice flour and mix gently and cook for a couple of minutes to make the florets crisp 

Switch off the gas and transfer to a serving bowl 

Serve the Cauliflower Stir Fry with rice and dal