Cauliflower Chops

Ingredients:

Cauliflower florets – 1 bowl (roughly chopped)

Turmeric powder – ¼ teaspoon

Onion – 1 big (finely chopped)

Tomato – 1 big (finely chopped)

Ginger-garlic paste – 1 teaspoon

Salt – 1 ½ teaspoons

Oil – 4 teaspoons

Water – ¼ cup

Powders:

Chilli powder – ½ teaspoon

Coriander powder – 2 teaspoons

Garam masala powder – ½ teaspoon

Coriander leaves – 1 teaspoon (finely chopped)

Grind to paste:

Coconut – ¼ cup (grated)

Aniseeds (sombu) – 1 teaspoon

Green chilli – 1

Water – ¼ to ½ cup

Method:

1. Add a cup of water to cauliflower florets along with turmeric powder and mix well.
2. Microwave for 2 to 3 minutes (florets would look a bit cooked)
3. Drain excess water after a minute and keep aside.
4. Heat oil in a deep pan and add cumin seeds, once they crackle add the ginger-garlic paste.
5. Saute for few seconds and then add the chopped onions along with the powders.
6. Saute for 2 minutes and then add tomatoes pieces along with salt.
7. Saute for a couple more minutes and then add cauliflower florets along with ¼ cup of water.
8. Keep closed stirring at intervals until florets are cooked.
9. Now add the ground paste and allow to boil for 2 more minutes.
10. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with idiyappam/rotis.