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 Tomato, 1 cup Onion, 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 235 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: ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 1 tbsp Poppy Seeds; 1 Cauliflower; As needed Water; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ⅓ cup Coconut, Grated; 8 Cashew (half); ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 3 tbsp Sunflower Oil; 3 Green Cardamom; ½ tsp Fennel Seeds; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 cup Tomato, Finely Chopped; 2 Green Chilli, Slit; ¼ tsp Red Chilli Powder; 2 tsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; ¼ cup Water; ½ tsp Fennel Seeds; 1 tsp Salt; 1 inch Cinnamon; 3 Cloves; 1 pieces Kalpasi (Stone Flower); 1 cup Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; 1.5 cup Water

Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Vegan Low carb Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total35 min

Prep15 min

Cook20 min

Serves4

Per serving235 cal

Spicemild

Good for: Party

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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

Ingredients

24 items

Cooking for4 servings

Turmeric Powder¾ tsp
Salt2.5 tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Poppy Seeds1 tbsp
Cauliflower1
WaterAs needed
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Coconut, Grated⅓ cup
Cashew (half)8
Sunflower Oil3 tbsp
Green Cardamom3
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Tomato, Finely Chopped1 cup
Green Chilli, Slit2
Red Chilli Powder¼ tsp
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Water1.75 cup
Cinnamon1 inch
Cloves3
Kalpasi (Stone Flower)1 pieces
Onion, Finely Chopped1 cup
Cumin Powder1 tsp

Contains: cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 4
Energy	235kcal	940kcal
Protein	5.1g	20g
Carbohydrate	19g	78g
Fat	17g	68g
Fibre	7.2g	29g
Sugar	5.8g	23g

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.
CauliflowerWaterTurmeric PowderSalt
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.
Sunflower OilGreen CardamomFennel SeedsCinnamonClovesKalpasi (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.
Turmeric PowderGaram Masala PowderGinger Garlic PasteTomatoGreen ChilliRed Chilli PowderCoriander PowderBlack Pepper PowderWaterSaltCumin Powder
4
Prepare the coconut paste by grinding all the ingredients into a fine paste.
Poppy SeedsCoconutCashew (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.
SaltCoriander LeavesWater

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 Tomato, 1 cup Onion, 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 235 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.