Cauliflower Masala

I wanted to try something new with the farmer’s market Cauliflower. And since I was planning on making Dosa for dinner, I thought I might make a Cauliflower Masala for stuffing. And this turned out great, we had it for dinner and packed in lunch box.

What you’ll need:

  • Mustard Seeds – 1 tsp
  • Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
  • Red Chilies – 2
  • Olive Oil – 2 tbsp
  • Onion (Finely Chopped) – 1
  • Ginger (Finely Chopped) – 1 inch piece
  • Garlic cloves (Finely Chopped) – 4 to 5
  • Large Cauliflower (Finely Chopped) – 1
  • Turmeric Powder – 1 tsp
  • Chili Powder – 1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder – 1 tsp
  • Sambar Powder – 2 tsps
  • Salt to taste
  • Tomato Paste – 4 to 5 tsps (1/2 cup)

Method:

1. In a large pan, add the Mustard and Cumin Seeds into Olive Oil and let splutter. Add the Red Chilies.

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2. Add the chopped Onion, Ginger and Garlic and saute until translucent.2018-01-30_18-28-07_070 2018-01-30_18-28-55_923

3. In the meantime, finely chop the Cauliflower. I used my food processor in pulse mode. Add the chopped Cauliflower to the pan.

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4. Add the Tomato Paste, Sambar Powder, Turmeric Powder, Coriander Powder, Chili Powder and Salt.

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Mix well, cover the pan and cook on medium low until the cauliflower is well cooked through – about 10 minutes. Add a couple of spoons of water if needed. I didnt as I planned to use it as stuffing inside Dosa.

Top with chopped Cilantro. I didnt have any on hand, so I didnt. Enjoy!!

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This would be great with Roti or as a side dish. I used it as a stuffing inside Dosa and it was awesome!

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