This is a Bengali cuisine dish which is a mildly spiced. In Bengal cauliflower is also called fulkopi. This is a very different way of preparing the regular cauliflower for a main course meal and the fried cauliflower with curd/yogurt combination tastes great. In this dish there is no onion or garlic and still taste delicious. Do try this you will definitely love this dish.
IngredientsTo Boil The Cauliflower
1 Medium Head Cauliflower
¼ Teaspoon Salt
¼ Teaspoon turmeric powder
Other Ingredients
3 Tablespoons Oil
3 Green cardamom
1 Bay leaf
3 Cloves
1 Small Stick Cinnamon
2 -3 Green Chillies
½ Teaspoon Garam Masala powder
1 Tablespoon Desi Ghee
To Make A Paste
1 Cup Yogurt/Curd - whisk it well
1 Cup Water
1 Teaspoon Red Chilly powder
½ Teaspoon Cumin powder
¼ Teaspoon Cumin seeds
1 Teaspoon Coriander powder
1 Teaspoon Sugar
Salt to taste
Method
In a pan of water add the turmeric powder and salt bring this to a boil, when the water boils add the cauliflower florets and boil it for 3- 4 minutes. Strain the cauliflower in a colander and keep aside. Heat oil and add all the whole spices, when they start to sizzle add the boiled cauliflower and fry for 2- 3 minutes in medium high flame till the cauliflower get slightly charred. Take out the cauliflower on to a plate and keep it aside. Whisk the ingredients of the paste well in a bowl.
In the same pan add the paste to the pan on low flame. Stir it with a whisk continuously for 3 - 4 minutes or until this mixture comes to a rolling boil. Now add the fried cauliflower and mix it well.
Add the slit green chillies. Cover with a lid and let it boil for 5 minutes on low flame.
Then add in garam masala powder and the desi ghee, give it good mix, let it simmer for a minute or two. Switch off the flame.
Garnish with coriander leaves.
Enjoy hot with steam rice or crusty bread or roti. Labels: Cauliflower, Keto, Low Carb, Healthy, Stew, Main course, Soup Swappers, Indian, No Onion No Garlic, Vrat
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