CauliflowerVaruval/Poriyal/Gobi Masala

This is a very simple and a delicious cauliflower varuval, whenever I make this it gets over in no time and I end up with only one or two pieces. It is a perfect accompaniment with curd rice or sambar rice or even with rotis. This cauliflower varuval can be made in no time. So here it is guys…

Here’s how to make cauliflower varuval with step by step photos…
                     

Ingredients

Cauliflower	1 medium size
Onion	2 finely choppe
Tomato	2  or 3 finely chopped
Green chillies	2 slit length wise
Ginger & Garlic paste	2 tsp
Red chilli powder	1 tsp
Coriander powder/Dhania powder	2 tsp
Garam masala powder	¼ tsp
Turmeric powder	¼ tsp
Coriander leaves	2 tbsp finely chopped
Curry leaves	6-8
Salt	As needed

To Temper

Cinnamom Sticks	2 pieces
Cloves	2
Fennel seeds	½ tsp
Bay leaves	2
Oil	2 tbsp

Method

Cut the cauliflower to medium florets. Boil water in a deep sauce pan with salt and switch off the stove. Add the cauliflower florets to the hot water and close it with a lid and keep it for 3 minutes. Then drain the water and keep the florets aside.

Heat oil in a kadai, add cinnamon sticks, cloves, bay leaves and fennel seeds sauté until nice aroma comes out.

Now add the onions, green chillies, curry leaves and sauté until it turns golden brown. Add the ginger & garlic paste and saute until raw smell goes off in medium flame. Add the tomatoes, salt and keep tossing until they turn mushy.

Add the red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, turmeric powder and mix well until the raw smell goes off.

Add the cauliflower florets along with ¼ cup of water and mix well. Cover it and cook in medium flame until done.

Finally add coriander leaves and fry well.

Transfer it to bowl and serve it hot as accompaniment for rotis or any rice varieties.

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