CAULIFLOWER GREEN CURRY

 CAULIFLOWER GREEN CURRY

Cauliflower (called Phool Gobhi in Hindi, Pookosu in Tamil,  Phulkobi in Marathi and Hookosu in Kannada) is used quite frequently in most Indian homes 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 curry made with cauliflower.  I have adapted this from Cauliflower Green Curry in the YouTube video by Anushruti for Rajshri Foods.

We tried this for lunch today with hot chapatis and it tasted great. 

Ingredients:-

• Cauliflower,  400 gms approx
• Turmeric Powder, 1/2 tsp
• Salt, to taste
• Juice of 1/2 Lime 

For the Ground Masala : -

• Fresh Coconut Gratings, 1 cup
• Green Chillies, 4
• Ginger, 2 tsp
• Coriander Leaves, 1/2 cup
• Mint Leaves, 1/4 cup

For Seasoning:-

• Cumin Seeds, 1 tsp
• Cloves, 3 
• Green Cardamom pods, 2 to 3
• Cinnamon, 1 " stick
• Peppercorns, 5
• Oil,  2 tbsp 

Method;-

Wash the cauliflower and break into florets. Immerse the florets in a bowl of water adding a little salt and turmeric powder for about 10 minutes to get rid of the impurities if any

Wash the florets again in clean water and steam them till they are almost done. Make sure they are not over cooked

Crush the spices ( cloves, cardamom,  cinnamon and peppercorns)  lightly using a mortar and pestle 

In a mixer jar, grind together coconut gratings, green chillies, ginger, coriander leaves and mint leaves to a fine paste adding 1/2 cup of water. Keep this ground masala aside

Heat oil in a thick bottomed kadhai and on medium heat add the cumin seeds, when they sizzle add the lightly crushed spices and saute till they become aromatic

To this add the freshly ground masala and salt to taste and saute till the raw smell goes

Now add the steamed cauliflower florets, mix well, add water as required to get a curry like consistency and bring to a boil

Lower the flame and let it simmer for a couple of minutes

Switch off the gas, add juice of 1/2 a lime and mix well

Transfer to a serving bowl

Serve the Cauliflower Green Curry with chapatis