Cauliflower Masala

 Ingredients:

Cauliflower florets - 4 Cups 

Potato ( medium size ) 1

Tomato - 1 nos

Onion - 2 nos

Ginger - 1/2 inch

Coriander leaves chopped - 1/2 cup

Spices - (Red chilly powder , Garam masala powder , Coriander- Cumin Powder) - Two tablespoons each

Fresh coconut grated - 1 cup 

For tempering -(Musterd seeds, Cumin  seeds Turmeric powder and asafoetida powder) -1 tablespoon each 

Salt - to taste 

Lime juice -1/2 tablespoon (optional)

Suger - 1/2 tablespoon  -(optional )

Water as per requirement

Cooking oil 4 to 5 tablespoons

Method :

First blanch the cauliflower florets.Let them soak into hot water atleast for 10 minutes.We are going to make this subzi in pressure cooker. So keep the pressure cooker on a medium gas flame and add cooking oil to it. When oil is hot add the tempering ingredients i.e.musterd seeds cumin seeds asafoetida and turmeric powder.Let it sizzle for a second and now add chopped onion and tomatoes.Add 2 tablespoons of salt to it and saute it for 2 minutes.When onions and tomatoes are soften add the spices to it.Saute for 2 minutes.Then add blanched cauliflower florets and potato pieces and give it a good mix.Add grated coconut and 1/2 cup of water and mix it again.You can add a half teaspoon suger and 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice at this stage.Now close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook the subzi till two whistles on a medium flame. When cooker is cooled down check the water consistency and may add if you want.

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Have it with Chapatties or Phulkas or with Dal Chawal.

Servings :

3 To 4 people

Note : 

If you find the cauliflower is uncooked then you can cook it with closed lid till one whistle.