Monday, December 17, 2018

Cauliflower Peanut Curry

Overview
A nice and creamy Cauliflower curry that goes well with chapati or any Indian bread. Ground peanuts gives this dish a nice creamy texture. Fresh whole spices adds a nice aroma and flavor to this dish.

Cauliflower and Peanut Curry

Cauliflower Curry Ingredients


Ingredients
Cauliflower one small head cut into florets
Plum tomatoes finely chopped one cup
Red Onion finely chopped one cup
Raw peanuts - 1/2 cup
Garlic cloves 6 - 7
Ginger 2 inch pieces
Whole Red chillies - 6 - 7
Whole coriander seeds - 3 tablespoons
Whole cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon
Cilantro finely chopped - 2 tablespoons
Oil - 3 tablespoon

Steps
1. Wash the cauliflower well and separate into florets and keep aside.
2. In a blender with 1/2 cup water blend the peanuts, garlic, ginger, whole red chillies, whole coriander, whole cumin and turmeric powder to a smooth paste and keep aside.
3. Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan. When oil is hot add the finely chopped red onions and saute till the onions are lite brown. Add the ground paste to this and saute till the oil separates.
4. Add the finely chopped tomatoes to this along with salt and mix well. Cover pan with lid and cook on a low flame till the tomatoes are tender and cooked well.
5. Add the Cauliflower florets and salt as needed. Mix well cover pan with lid and cook on low flame till the cauliflower florets are cooked. Do not over cook the cauliflower.
6. Turn off heat and transfer to  serving dish and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro .

Serve hot with any Indian bread.

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