How long does Cauliflower Poriyal take?

20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Cauliflower Poriyal serve?

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

Is Cauliflower Poriyal vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Cauliflower Poriyal 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 Poriyal?

1 Cauliflower, 3 Dry Red Chilli, 2 Onion, 1 tbsp Oil, 1 tsp Mustard Seeds, 1 tsp Cumin, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Cauliflower Poriyal?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Cauliflower Poriyal?

About 226 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Cauliflower Poriyal

Name: Cauliflower Poriyal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Cumin; 3 Dry Red Chilli, Deseeded; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 2 Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 pinch Asafoetida; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 Cauliflower, Florets; ½ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder; ¼ tsp Sugar; 1 cup Water; 2 tsp Coriander Leaves; For garnish Coriander Leaves

20 min
mild
Serves 2
91% liked

Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min

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Also known as cauliflower thoran · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Dry sides Vegan Dairy-free

Cauliflower poriyal from Tamil Nadu, cooked covered in a turmeric and chilli masala with onion, cumin and pepper. Mild, serves 2, 20 minutes, with video.

Low calorie

Good for: Lunchbox

Ingredients

17 items

2 people

Oil1 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Dry Red Chilli, Deseeded3
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Onion, Finely Chopped2
Asafoetida1 pinch
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Cauliflower, Florets1
Salt½ tsp
Black Pepper Powder¼ tsp
Sugar¼ tsp
Water1 cup
Coriander Leaves2 tsp
Coriander LeavesFor garnish

Contains: wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	226kcal	452kcal
Protein	7.7g	15g
Carbohydrate	30g	61g
Fat	11g	21g
Fibre	9.7g	19g
Sugar	10g	20g

Cookd masalas for cauliflower

Method

1
Heat oil in a kadai, Add mustard, cumin seeds, chilli, curry leaves and let it crackle.
OilMustard SeedsCuminDry Red ChilliCurry leaves
2
Add the onions and saute till it turns translucent. Add a pinch of asafoetida, mix it well. Cook the onions till they start to turn light brown.
OnionAsafoetida
3
Add ginger garlic paste and cook it for a minute.
Ginger Garlic Paste
4
Add turmeric powder and red chilli powder, mix it well and let it cook for a minute.
Turmeric PowderRed Chilli Powder
5
Add the cauliflower, mix it till it is coated evenly with the masala.
Cauliflower
6
Add salt, pepper, sugar and a little water. Mix it well. Cover and let it cook till the cauliflower is cooked.
SaltBlack Pepper PowderSugarWater
7
Transfer it to a bowl, garnish it with coriander leaves. Serve it hot with rice/roti etc.
Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Cauliflower Poriyal take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Cauliflower Poriyal serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Cauliflower Poriyal vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Cauliflower Poriyal 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 Poriyal?: 1 Cauliflower, 3 Dry Red Chilli, 2 Onion, 1 tbsp Oil, 1 tsp Mustard Seeds, 1 tsp Cumin, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Cauliflower Poriyal?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Cauliflower Poriyal?: About 226 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

7 notes

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A KkSeptember 2022
chetta taste indakuo kanditt thonunilla
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ThangalakshmiOctober 2026
Yummy
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ThangalakshmiOctober 2026
It's like my mom's recipe but with detailed measurements and little alterations with more clarity it's like a feel good home food we cannot get this feeling in a hotel
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HemaOctober 2026
Recipe tastes good 👍
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nandhini ramachandranAugust 2023
good poriyal recipe
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Trina BaptistFebruary 2023
tasty
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A Cookd cookApril 2022
simple and a nice recipe 😍