How long does Cauliflower Kuruma take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Cauliflower Kuruma serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Cauliflower Kuruma vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Cauliflower Kuruma spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Cauliflower Kuruma?

1 Cauliflower, ⅓ cup Coconut, 8 Cashew (half), 1 tbsp Poppy Seeds, 1 cup Onion, 1 cup Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Cauliflower Kuruma?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Cauliflower Kuruma?

About 238 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Cauliflower Kuruma

Name: Cauliflower Kuruma
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 Cauliflower; 1 tsp Salt; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; As needed Water; 3 tbsp Oil; 1 inch Cinnamon; 3 Green Cardamom; 3 Cloves; ½ tsp Fennel Seeds; 1 pieces Kalpasi (Stone Flower); 1 cup Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 2 Green Chilli, Slit; 1 cup Tomato, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ¼ tsp Red Chilli Powder; 2 tsp Coriander Powder; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ¼ cup Water; ⅓ cup Coconut, Grated; 1 tbsp Poppy Seeds; 8 Cashew (half); ½ tsp Fennel Seeds; 1½ cup Water; ½ tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

35 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min

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Also known as cauliflower korma, cauliflower kurma, gobi kurma · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

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Cauliflower kuruma with kalpasi in onion tomato masala, simmered with coconut, cashew and poppy seed paste. Mild, serves 4, 35 minutes, video.

Low calorie

Good for: Party

Ingredients

24 items

4 people

Cauliflower1
Salt2½ tsp
Turmeric Powder¾ tsp
WaterAs needed
Oil3 tbsp
Cinnamon1 inch
Green Cardamom3
Cloves3
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Kalpasi (Stone Flower)1 pieces
Onion, Finely Chopped1 cup
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Green Chilli, Slit2
Tomato, Finely Chopped1 cup
Red Chilli Powder¼ tsp
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Cumin Powder1 tsp
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Water1¾ cup
Coconut, Grated⅓ cup
Poppy Seeds1 tbsp
Cashew (half)8
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp

Contains: cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	238kcal	952kcal
Protein	5.1g	20g
Carbohydrate	20g	80g
Fat	17g	68g
Fibre	7.2g	29g
Sugar	6.1g	24g

Cookd masalas for cauliflower

Method

1
Cut the cauliflower into florets. Wash and drain it. Then add salt, turmeric and enough water to cover. Set aside for 10-15 minutes.
CauliflowerSaltTurmeric PowderWater
2
Heat oil in a pan and add the whole spices (cinnamon, cardamom, clove, fennel seeds, kalpasi). Add the onion and saute until it turns translucent.
OilCinnamonGreen CardamomClovesFennel SeedsKalpasi (Stone Flower)Onion
3
Add ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute. Add the green chilli, tomato, salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, black pepper powder and garam masala powder. Saute for 3-4 minutes or until the tomato softens. Drain the cauliflower and add it to the pot. Add water, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
Ginger Garlic PasteGreen ChilliTomatoSaltTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderCoriander PowderCumin PowderBlack Pepper PowderGaram Masala PowderWater
4
Prepare the coconut paste by grinding all the ingredients into a fine paste.
CoconutPoppy SeedsCashew (half)Fennel Seeds
5
Add the coconut paste and water. Cover the pot partly with a lid and cook for 5 more minutes. Adjust the amount of salt, add coriander leaves, mix and turn off the heat. Serve with chapathi, Idiyappam or rice.
WaterSaltCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Cauliflower Kuruma take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Cauliflower Kuruma serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Cauliflower Kuruma vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Cauliflower Kuruma spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Cauliflower Kuruma?: 1 Cauliflower, ⅓ cup Coconut, 8 Cashew (half), 1 tbsp Poppy Seeds, 1 cup Onion, 1 cup Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Cauliflower Kuruma?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Cauliflower Kuruma?: About 238 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.