Friday, March 28, 2008

Cauliflower Peas Curry





"Cauliflower" - low in fat, high in dietary fiber, water and vitamin C, possessing a very high nutritional density. cauliflower grown in trophical regions was named in 19th century has photochemicals which are beneficial to human health.It shares an excellent combination with potatoes and peas.. heregoes one amongst them......
Ingredients

Cauliflower florets 1 cup

Green peas 1/2 cup

Small Red onions 1/2 cup


Red Chilli 5

Garlic 2 to 3 cloves (chopped)


Ginger paste 1 tsp

Cumin seeds 1 tsp

Coriander seeds 4 tsp

Pepper Corns 2tsp

Tomato 1

Shredded Coconut 1/2 cup


Garam Masala Powder 1/4 tsp(spices and garam masala in lesser quantity will do)


Poppy seeds 1/4 tsp
Cloves 2

Cinnamon powder 1/4 tsp


Fennel seeds 1/4 tsp


Turmeric Powder 1/4 tsp

Cashew powder-1 tsp(optional)


Curry leaves 5 -10

Mustard seeds 1 tsp Oil 1-2 tsp


Salt 2 tsp/to taste

Coriander leaves to garnish

Method:

1) Wash and rinse the florets add four cups of water and 3/4 tsp salt .

Boil it for 10-15 min

2) Drain the water out of it and keep it aside. Do the same for green peas.3)Heat the pan add the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, red chillies, chilli powder peppercorns,garam masala powder, poppy seeds, cinnamon powder, transfer the contents to a bowl

4) Now add 1 tsp of oil in the pan fry the small onions, shredded coconut, and turmeric powder until rich brown. Add onion-coconut mixture,1 tomato to the roasted spices in bowl and allow it to cool.

5) Grind the above mixture to a fine paste and liquefy it as per your requirement. Put grinded masala in to pan, add florets and peas, some water if needed, and salt to taste.

6) Let it boil for some 10-15 min in high flame and for some more time in medium flame

7)Add 1 tsp of cashew powder to it (this makes ur curry thick) 8)On the other end for seasoning the curry ,heat the pan -to one tsp of oil, add mustard seeds, remaining chopped garlic, curry leaves.

9) Garnish with coriander leaves and Serve hot.

Best with: puri and any wheat rolls

Additional: we can also add yoghurt (should be even, if not beat it once in blender and add ) to this curry when it 's boiling then add cashew powder at last.



Hope u like it!

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