Saturday 14 February 2015

Cauliflower tomato gravy


Cauliflower is still available in the vegetable market. Thanks to the extended winter season. This fast cooking vegetable is used in different cuisines and can be cooked in many ways. It is low on calories and rich in vitamin C and other nutrients like in cabbage. Here is a simple gravy using this vegetable.

Ingredients:
Cauliflower - 300gm
Green peas - 1/2cup
Tomatoes -3
Onion -2
Green chilly -1
Garlic - 6 pods
Chilli powder -1tsp
Turmeric powder -1/2tsp
Coriander powder 1/2 tsp
Cumin powder -1/2tsp
Garam masala -1/4tsp (optional)
Sugar - 1tsp
Chopped coriander leaves -2tsp
Oil and salt - as required

Method:
Chop all the vegetables. Cook the cauliflower and green peas in half cup of water. In a frying pan heat little and fry the onion and green chilly. Next, add the garlic and tomatoes. Fry till the tomatoes become mushy. Cool and grind them to a smooth paste. Keep it aside.
In another pan heat little oil and add all the powders. Stir for few seconds, and then add the ground paste and sugar. Sauté it well. Next, add the cooked cauliflower and peas. Simmer for few seconds. Garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot with whole wheat flat bread.

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