Cauliflower Pepper Fry (Cauliflower Milagu Peratu)

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Description

This is an authentic spicy South Indian dish made with Cauliflower and black pepper

Servings: 4-6 , Prep time: 20 mins

Method:

Cut cauliflower into half inch pieces. Boil them for 6-8 minutes with pinch of turmeric and ¼ tsp salt.

In a pan dry roast mustard seeds, urad dal, fennel seeds, red chili, curry leaves, onion, ginger garlic paste – stir and saute for 1 minute, then add tomato, turmeric – saute for 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup water – let it boil for 2 minutes. Add jeera powder, coriander powder, 1/2 tsp salt, pepper and cauliflower pieces – stir them well. Let them cook for 2 minutes.

Add coriander leaves for garnishing prior to serving. It is best served with rice.

Ingredients

1 whole cauliflower
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon urad dal (split black gram/black lentil)
1 whole red chili
1 pinch turmeric
1/4 teaspoon coriander powder
1/4 teaspoon jeera (cumin) powder
1 tomato, chopped
1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds (saunf)
10–12 curry leaves
1/2 small onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chopped coriander leaves