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Monday, July 8, 2013

Cauliflower stir fry with freshly ground curry powder/ Curry podi & cauliflower podi curry

Ingredients for Curry Powder
Channa dal-1tablespoon
Urad dal-1tablespoon
Coriander seeds-1tablespoon
Hing/Asafoetida-1/8teaspoon
Red chilly- 4 (adjust to your spice level)

Method 
Dry roast all the items given above, without burning anything.
Let it cool, and grind it to a powder. This powder can be used to make lot of dry vegetable curries.
Cauliflower podi curry- Ingredients
Chopped Onion-2 tablespoons
Chopped Garlic-1teaspoon
Mustard seeds-1/2teaspoon
Urad dal-1teaspoon
Few curry leaves & Cilantro
Salt
Gingelly oil-1tablespoon
Cauliflower florets-1cup
Curry podi/ Curry powder-11/2teaspoons (adjust to your taste)

Method
Wash and microwave the cauliflower florets till 3/4th done.(say 2-3 minutes in high power..or steam them in a steamer)
Heat oil in a wide skillet, add the mustard seeds and let them splutter.
Add urad dal and fry till it turn golden, then add the curry leaves.
Now add the pre cooked cauliflower and cook for a minute.
Add the curry powder and enough salt.
Keep cooking till the masala is well coated with the cauliflower, it may take around 2-3 minutes on medium flame. 
Finally add in the cilantro and put off the stove.
Enjoy with your choice of main course.

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