Cauliflower Curry (North Indian Style)

Instructions

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   Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan or kadai. You can use any neutral flavored oil.

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   Keep the heat to low. Add ½ teaspoon cumin seeds and let them splutter.

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   Then add ⅓ cup chopped onions.

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   Saute the onions stirring often on medium-low heat till they become translucent.

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   Next add 1.5 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste or crushed ginger-garlic.

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   Mix and saute the ginger-garlic, till the raw aroma of ginger-garlic goes away.

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   Reduce the heat to a low. Then add ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, ½ teaspoon kashmiri red chilli powder and ½ teaspoon coriander powder.

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   Keep the heat low, mix the spices very well. You can even switch off the flame.

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   Next add 1 cup chopped tomatoes and 1 green chili (chopped).

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    Mix the tomatoes very well and begin to saute them on a low to medium-low flame.

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    Saute till the tomatoes become soften, becoming mushy and you see oil releasing from sides of the pan.

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    Then add 2.5 to 3 cups chopped cauliflower florets. If you want, you can even blanch the cauliflower in hot water for 15 to 20 minutes.

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    Stir and mix the cauliflower very well with the masala.

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    Season with salt as per taste. Stir again and mix very well.

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    Then add ¾ to 1 cup water or add as required.

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    Cover the pan with a lid and cook on a low to medium-low flame till the cauliflower is cooked and tender.

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    Do check in between and if the water dries up, you can add more water.

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    Once the cauliflower is done, then add ¼ teaspoon kasuri methi. Crush the kasuri methi and then add.

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    Mix again well and switch off the heat.

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    Lastly add 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves. Mix well.

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    Serve cauliflower curry hot or warm with chapatis or steamed rice. You can also serve it as a side dish with a combo of dal-rice or any veg gravy and rice.