Hot and Spicy Cauliflower

This was submitted by Reshma Bhat to the Thursday magazine and was published in the issue dated August 12-18th'2005. Enjoy!

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  medium cauliflower, cut into florets
• 3  small potatoes, chopped into medium-sized cubes
• 1  cup green peas, shelled
• 1  large onion, finely chopped
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 2  teaspoons garam masala powder
• 1  teaspoon red chili powder
• 1  teaspoon turmeric powder
•  salt
• 2  cups fresh coriander leaves
• 1 1⁄2 cups  freshly grated coconut
• 4 -5  green chilies
• 4 -5  garlic cloves
• 2  inches  piece fresh ginger

Directions

1. Soak the cauliflower florets in lukewarm water to which you have to first add salt and a pinch of turmeric powder.
2. Grind together the corriander leaves, coconut, green chillies, garlic cloves and ginger.
3. Heat oil in a wok.
4. Fry the onions in it till golden brown.
5. Add the ground masala and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
6. Add all the dry masalas, i.e., red chilli, turmeric, garam masala powder and salt.
7. Mix thoroughly.
8. Fold in the greenpeas, potatoes and rinsed and drained cauliflower florets.
9. Add 2 cups of water, cover and cook for 20 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally.
10. Serve hot with steamed white Basmati rice or naan or paratha or rotis, as you like alongwith a bowl of raita or yoghurt on the side.
11. Enjoy!