Spicy Stir Fried Cauliflower Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time30 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In1 Hr 0 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodVegetarian
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 50 g (2 oz] chana dhaal
 1/2 teaspoon mixed fennel seeds, coriander seeds, white cumin seeds
 4 whole dried red chillies
 Garlic4 Clove (5gm), sliced
 1 x 3.5 cm (1 1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger, shredded
 Corn oil4 Tablespoon
 Spring onions1 Bunch (100gm), chopped
 Green pepper1/2 To taste, deseeded
 1/2 cauliflower, cut into florets
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Chilli powder1 Teaspoon
 2 tomatoes, cut into quarters
 Coriander2 Tablespoon, chopped

Directions

Pick over the chana dhaal (small yellow split peas) for any stones or other foreign bodies, then wash and drain them.
Boil until soft but not mushy, drain, then set aside.
Mix the seeds, chillies, garlic and ginger together in a small bowl and set aside.
Heat the oil in karahi or deep frying pan, lower the heat, add the whole spice mixture and fry for about 1 minute.
Add the spring onions and fry for 2-3 minutes, then add the green pepper, cauliflower, salt and chilli powder, and continue to stir-fry gently for a further 5-7 minutes.
Finally, add the chana dhaal, tomato quarters and fresh coriander.
Blend the mixture together and transfer to a serving dish.
Serve with Masala Puri.
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