Cauliflower Kurma | Side dish for Chappathi

Today's recipe is Cauliflower Kurma. It is prepared in Chettinad style and it can be served  as a side dish to chappathi. 

Recipe Source: Chettinad Recipes

What are the ingredients needed?

Cauliflower, 1 small

Medium size Tomatoes (chopped), 2 nos

Oil, 2 Tbs

Fennel seeds, 1 tsp

Salt, to taste

Turmeric powder, 1/2 tsp

Water, as needed

Cilantro, to garnish

To grind together

Grated coconut, 1/4 cup

Chopped Onion, 1 no.

Cashew nuts, 10 nos

Roasted Bengal gram (pottu kadalai), 1 Tbs

Poppy seeds, 1 tsp

Cardamom, 3 nos

Cloves, 3 nos

Cinnamon, 1 small piece

Garlic, 3 cloves

Green chillies, 2 nos

Red chillies, 2 nos

Coriander seeds, 1 tsp

How it is made?

1. Chop cauliflower into small florets and cook them for about 3-4 minutes till they are half done.
2. Grind together the ingredients listed under to grind together.
3. Heat the oil in the skillet, add fennel seeds, once they sputter add chopped tomatoes and cook till they turn mushy.
4. Then add turmeric powder, ground paste and cook till the raw smell is gone. Then add cauliflower, mix well. 
5. Add water to get the desired consistency, add required salt and let it simmer for 5-6 minutes.
6. Turn off the heat, garnish with cilantro.
7. Ready to be served with chappathi.