Cauliflower poriyal is a simple stir fry recipe with just few ingredients.I haven’t used onions too,to make this poriyal.There is no need to boil the cauliflower florets,no strong masalas and also no deep frying .This stir fry tastes great when served with dhal rice and ghee .Easy to prepare poriyal recipe perfect for sambar rice,dhal rice and curd rice.

PREAPARATION TIME : 5 MINS

COOKING TIME : 10 – 15 MINS

SERVES : 2

INGREDIENTS

1 cup cauliflower florets (chopped & heaped )

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp chilli powder

1/2 tsp coriander powder

1/2 tsp cumin powder

2 tbsp oil

1/4 tsp mustard seeds

1/2 tsp urad dhal

A sprig of curry leaves

Salt to taste

METHOD

Chop the cauliflower into small florets and clean them in water.Heat oil in a pan add mustard seeds,urad dal,curry leaves and let it crackle.

Add the chopped cauliflowers,turmeric powder,chilly powder,cumin powder,coriander powder and saute well.

Saute for 12-15 mins on low flame until they are cooked really well.Keep stirring to avoid getting burnt and for even cooking.

Serve Cauliflower poriyal for lunch with rice.

TAKE CARE TIPS

There is no need to add water,they get easily cooked with oil itself.

Use a heavy bottomed pan or non stick pan for easy frying.