Saturday, March 5, 2011

Cauliflower - Capsicum Pepper Fry


Ingredients:
  • Cauliflower - 1 - Sliced into small pieces
  • Capsicum - 1 - Finely chopped
  • Onions - 1 - Large - Finely chopped
  • Garlic - 4 Pieces - Finely chopped
  • Curry leaves - 1 stem
  • Oil - 2 to 3 Tea spoons
  • Mustard - 1/2 Tea spoon
  • Urud Dal - 1/2 Tea spoon
  • Jeera Seeds - 1/2 Tea spoon
  • Green Chillies - 2 - Make a slit in the middle
  • Salt - To taste
  • Dhaniya Powder - 1/4 Tea spoon
  • Turmeric Powder - 1/4 Tea spoon
  • Pepper Powder - 1 1/2 Tea spoon
  • Ajinomotto - 1/2 Tea spoon
  • Corriander - Finely chopped to garnish
Method:
  • Cut the cauliflower into small pieces and soak them in salt water for 20 minutes.
  • Now heat oil in a pan. Add Mustard, Urud dal, Jeera seeds and wait till the mustard pops down.
  • Now add finely chopped onions, capsicum pieces, garlic, curry leaves, green chillies and saute them, till the onions turn transparent.
  • Later on add Cauliflower pieces, turmeric powder, dhaniya powder, salt, Ajinomotto and fry them well.
  • Close the pan with a lid and allow the mixture to fry. No need to add water.
  • Once the cauliflower pieces turn soft add pepper powder and garnish with corriander.
* Nice combination with chapathi.
* Easy to prepare and a healthy dish.
* Usage of cauliflower reduces cancer causing agents in our body. So, try to use cauliflower atleast once in a week.

No comments:

Post a Comment