Mangalore Cauliflower Curry

MANGALORE CAULIFLOWER CURRY

This is an aromatic curry from Mangalore. Mangalore special cauliflower curry has the creamy goodness of coconut milk and a blend of spices that are unique to Mangalore.

Ingredients:

1. Cauliflower- 1; florets separated

2. Grated coconut- 1/2 cup

3. Coconut milk- 1 cup

4. Oil- 3 tbsp

5. Onion- 2

6. Salt- as needed

7. Red chilli- 4

8. Coriander seeds- 2 tsp

9. Mustard- 1/4 tsp

10. Fenugreek seeds- 1/8 tsp

11. Cumin seeds- 1/4 tsp

12. Cinnamon- 1/2 inch piece

13. Peppercorns- 6

14. Cloves- 2

15. Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp

16. Chilli powder- 1 tsp

17. Tamarind- 1 small piece

18. Chopped ginger- 1 inch piece

19. Chopped garlic- 4

20. Curry leaves- 1 spring

Heat 1 tsp of oil in a pan. Add grated coconut and roast till it turns brown.

Heat 1 tsp of oil. Add 1 onion and saute till wilted.

Heat 1 tsp of oil and slightly roast red chilli, coriander seeds, mustard, fenugreek, cumin, cinnamon, clove and peppercorns.

Add roasted coconut, sauteed onion, roasted spices, turmeric powder, salt, tamarind and chilli powder into a blender. Grind it into a fine paste adding enough water.

Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a pan and fry ginger and garlic till a nice aroma comes. Add 1 onion and saute till wilted. Add the ground paste and saute for 2 minutes. Add cauliflower and coconut milk. Pour water if required for gravy. Cook until well done. Switch off the flame and garnish with curry leaves.

Serve hot with any flat breads.