Recipe for Cauliflower Poriyal
Cauliflower Poriyal is South Indian Style stir-fried cauliflower cooked in mild spices. It can be served as a side dish with rice and any tangy chutney or sambar/rasam.
Equipment
- Knives and Cutting Board
- Pan
Ingredients
- 1 Medium-Sized Cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 tsp Chana Dal
- 1 tsp Urad Dal
- 2-3 Green Chillies
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 6-8 Curry Leaves
- Salt, to taste
- 2 tbsp Grated Coconut
- 2 tbsp Finely chopped Coriander Leaves
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan. On medium heat, fry chana dal, urad dal and cumin seeds.
- When the lentils change colour, add green chillies and curry leaves. Fry for about 15 seconds on medium heat.
- Add chopped cauliflower.
- Reduce the heat. Cover and cook till the cauliflower becomes tender. Mix a few times in between so that it doesn't burn.
- Add salt. Mix well.
- Garnish with grated coconut and fresh coriander leaves.
- Serve as a side dish with rice& any spicy/tangy gravy.