Cauliflower Kurma | Cauliflower Gravy | Step by step procedure with pictures

Cauliflower Kurma / gravy is perfect for Chapati, Naan or any roti varieties. It is simple, mild spicy and flavorful recipe. You can add green peas or potatoes to this gravy. Today I am preparing this only using cauliflower. Coconut paste and fennel seeds are the key ingredients which makes this kurma rich and aromatic.

Other recipes for Chapati : Brinjal Salan , Mushroom Coconut Curry , Egg gravy , Coconut milk fish curry and more

SERVING SUGGESTION :

• Serve with Chapati , Naan or any roti.
• Serve with Jeera Pulao

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AUTHOR : Dimple                           CUISINE : South Indian
COURSE : Main Course                   YIELD : 2-3 Servings

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INGREDIENTS :

• Cauliflower florets – 2.5 cups
• Turmeric – 1/2 Tsp
• Oil – 1.5 Tbsp
• Mustard seeds – 1/2 Tsp
• Fennel seeds – 1/2 Tsp
• Ginger – 1 Tbsp (finely chopped)
• Garlic – 1 Tbsp (finely chopped)
• Curry leaves – few
• Onion -1/2 cup sliced
• Tomato – 1/2 cup sliced
• Red chilli powder – 3/4 Tbsp
• Coriander powder – 1 Tbsp
• Garam masala – 1 Tsp
• Coriander leaves – for garnishing
• Water and salt – as needed

For coconut paste :

• Grated coconut – 1/4 cup
• Cumin seeds – 1 Tsp
• Cashew nuts – 4
• Poppy seeds – 1 Tsp

PREPARATION :

1. Cut cauliflower into florets.
2. Grind coconut paste(coconut , cumin , cashews and poppy seeds)
3. Slice onion and tomatoes. Finely chop ginger and garlic.

PROCEDURE :

1. Boil water in a pan over medium heat. Add cauliflower florets, some salt and turmeric to the boiling water.
2. Cook for 3-4 minutes and filter it. Keep it aside.
3. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and fennel seeds.
4. Saute once and add chopped ginger and garlic. Saute for a min.
5. Add curry leaves and onion. Cook until onions become soft.
6. Add tomatoes. Combine well and cover with a lid.
7. Cook until soft. Add red chilli powder, coriander powder and salt.
8. Saute for 2 min. Add boiled cauliflower florets and required water.
9. Cover with a lid and cook until oil oozes out on the top.
10. Add coconut paste and garam masala.
11. Combine well and simmer it for about 5 min.
12. Garnish with coriander leaves and turn off the heat.

NOTES :

• Gravy will become thick after some time. Cook accordingly.
• Use  paste instead of finely chopped ginger and garlic.
• You can add peas or potatoes.

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