Cauliflower Kurma

Ingredients:

Cauliflower             --   1 
Turmeric powder --   ¼ tsp + ¼ tsp
Onion                         --   2 cups thinly sliced
Tomatoes                 --   2 nos
Garlic                         --   4 cloves
Green chillies          --   3
Coconut                    --   4 tbsp
Gram dal                   --   1 tbsp
Red chillies              --   3
Dry coriander seeds   -- 1 tsp
Cardamom               --   1 
Cinnamon                 --   1/2 inch piece
Cloves                        --   1
Cashews                     --   5 - 8
Oil                                 --   3 tbsp
Salt                               --   As needed

Preparation:

Clean and Cut the cauliflower into required sized pieces and boil it with salt,turmeric and a little water until it is almost cooked. Drain any excess water and keep aside. You can save the drained water for the gravy later.

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan, add the gram dal,coriander seeds,red chillies, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and cashews. Saute for half a min. Add the chopped garlic, green chillies and coconut. Saute for a minute and then add 1 cup of chopped onions and saute until the onions start turning translucent.

Let it cool and then grind into a fine paste.

                   

Heat remaining oil and add the remaining 1 cup of onions until they are golden brown and then add chopped tomatoes and salt. Saute until the tomatoes get mushy, and then add the ground paste. Saute until oil appears on the sides of the pan.

Add the cauliflower saute for a minute. Add half a cup of water(or as per required consistency) and bring it to boil. let it cook in low flame for 2--3 minutes.

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.

Recipe Courtesy: Raks Kitchen