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Cauliflower Thoran

Ingredients
  • Cauliflower - 1 medium
  • Onion - 1 medium (chopped)
  • Green Chili - 2 nos:
  • Red Chili - 2 nos:
  • Grated Coconut - 1 cup
  • Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp
  • Garlic - 4-5 Petals
  • Oil - 3 tbsp
  • Curry Leaves - 2-3 stems
  • Mustard - 1/2 tsp
  • Salt - as required
  • Water - as required
Preparation Method
  1. In a vessel take some lukewarm water and add l tbsp of vinegar and salt to that and keep aside.
  2. Cut the cauliflower into small pieces and add to lukewarm water and keep aside for 10-15mins:.
  3. Wash clean the cauliflower and keep aside.
  4. Grind coconut, cumin, turmeric powder, garlic and green chili. (3-4 whip is sufficient).
  5. In a non-stick pan bring oil to heat and splutter mustard seeds.
  6. Add red chili and curry leaves and mix.
  7. Add cleaned cauliflower and onion and saute for 2-3mins: in medium flame stirring in between.
  8. Add coconut mix and salt and mix well.
  9. Sprinkle some water and mix well.
  10. Close the lid and cook in low flame stirring in between.   (Sprinkle some more water, if required to cook the cauliflower).
  11. Once the cauliflower got cooked, remove the lid and dry out the excess water (if any) by stirring continuously in medium flame.
  12. Cauliflower Thoran is ready to serve.

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