Cauliflower Dry Fry

Cauliflower Dry Fry

Ingredients:

Cauliflower – ½ of a big cauliflower

Green Chilly – 3 - 4  split

Ginger - ½ ” piece

Garlic – 4- 5  cloves

Meat masala – 1 tablespoon

Black pepper – ½ teaspoon crushed

Turmeric powder – ¼ teaspoon

Salt

Water - 1 cup

Coriander leaves (optional)

For Seasoning:

Oil -1 ½ tablespoon

Mustard seeds - ½  teaspoon

Cumin seeds  - ½ teaspoon

Preparation:

1. Cut the Cauliflower into medium sized pieces. Wash thoroughly. Heat water in a vessel, add a teaspoon of salt and turmeric. Soak the cauliflower pieces in it, for 10 -15 minutes. Then drain the water.

2. Cut the ginger and garlic into juliennes. Split the green chilly.

3. Heat oil in a Kadai. Add the mustard and cumin seeds. When it splutters, add all the cut vegetables and stir fry on high heat. When the cauliflower just starts to brown, add the meatmasala, salt and a cup of water. Bring to a boil, Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Then remove the lid. Allow the water to dry up, on medium flame. Stir. Add black pepper.  When all the water disappears and the oil is visible, Switch off the stove. 

Serve garnished with coriander leaves.

This is a good side dish for rice and roti.