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    Cauliflower Poriyal | Cauliflower podimas

    October 6, 2022 By Vidya Srinivasan Leave a Comment

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    Cauliflower poriyal recipe | Cauliflower podimas is an easy tasty 10 minutes poriyal

    Why cauliflower podimas?

    For a quick weekday lunch/dinner- this cauliflower podimas | cauliflower curry is perfect. It takes less than 10 minutes to prepare this flavorful cauliflower poriyal. Since I used a chopper I didn't spend much time even chopping.

    Can I add a cauliflower thick stem?

    No, for faster cooking I would recommend skipping the thick stem. 

    Can I cut cauliflower into big florets?

    If you are looking for quick 10 mins Kerala-style cauliflower thoran, fine chopping is a must. Big florets take a longer time to cook.

    Should I wash cauliflower in hot water?

    I have never noticed worms in cauliflower I get here in the US so I have washed it in cold water. If you are doubtful then wash in hot water.

    drain the water before fine chopping 

    yes, cauliflower shouldn't drip water, that might make cauliflower curry mushy and soggy. after washing It should have moisture for faster cooking.

    cauliflower podimas variations

    You can use,

    • Saute onion and garlic; prepare poriyal
    • Temper ginger instead of using ginger powder
    • Almond flour instead of coconut
    • spice powder of your choice
    • lemon juice after turning off the stove

    can I skip the coconut 

    coconut is optional but it gives amazing flavor to the poriyal.

    what tastes best with podimas?

    It goes well with a variety rice. Also tastes good as a side for Sambar, rasam, kootu, and kuzhambu varieties.

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    Ingredients 

    1 Cauliflower small

    To temper

    1 tablespoon coconut oil

    1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds

    Curry leaves few

    1/2 tablespoon chana dal

    Podimas

    1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

    1 teaspoon chilli powder

    Required salt

    1/4 teaspoon ginger powder

    How to make cauliflower podimas with step-by-step pictures 

    Fine chop cauliflower

    • First, chop cauliflower into big florets 

    • Transfer to a colander and wash well 

    • Drain the water completely and make sure water is not dripping
    • Finely chop the cauliflower

    Cook podimas

    • Add oil to a pan and turn on the stove in medium flame

    • When oil turns hot add mustard seeds, chana dal, and curry leaves; let them splutter

    • Furthermore add turmeric powder, chilli powder, and salt; mix well

    • Add cauliflower and mix well

    • Furthermore add ginger powder and mix well

    • Cook for 4-5 minutes till cauliflower turns soft

    • Add coconut and mix well

    • Cook for 3-4 minutes

     

    Cauliflower poriyal

    south indian style poriyal
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    Ingredients

    • 1 Cauliflower small

    To temper

    • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
    • 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
    • Curry leaves few
    • 1/2 tablespoon chana dal

    Podimas

    • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 1 teaspoon chilli powder
    • Required salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder

    Instructions

    Fine chop cauliflower

    • First, chop cauliflower into big florets
    • Transfer to a colander and wash well
    • Drain the water completely and make sure water is not dripping
    • Finely chop the cauliflower

    Cook podimas

    • Add oil to a pan and turn on the stove in medium flame
    • When oil turns hot add mustard seeds, chana dal, and curry leaves; let them splutter
    • Furthermore add turmeric powder, chilli powder, and salt; mix well
    • Add cauliflower and mix well
    • Furthermore add ginger powder and mix well
    • Cook for 4-5 minutes till cauliflower turns soft
    • Add coconut and mix well
    • Cook for 3-4 minutes

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    Notes

    Wash cauliflower in a colander

    1. I would recommend washing the cauliflower in a colander as it helps to drain all the water
    2. Water shouldn't drip out from the colander, but cauliflower should have moisture

    Cooking cauliflower

    1. Cook cauliflower in an open pot on medium flame. Covering the pan might make cauliflower soggy
    2. Moisture in the washed cauliflower and salt is enough to cook cauliflower just right. If you added a thick stem you might have to sprinkle a few drops of water but avoid adding water
    3. Cooking time may vary depending on the size of the cauliflower

    Variations for cauliflower curry, Use

    1. red chilli instead of green chilli
    2. Chana dal for tempering
    3. Saute onion and garlic; prepare poriyal
    4. Temper ginger instead of using ginger powder
    5. Almond flour instead of coconut
    6. Peanut oil/ sunflower oil etc. instead of coconut oil
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