Restaurant Style Cauliflower Chops
Also known as Cauliflower Kuruma, Salna · Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam
Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamVeganLow carbGluten-freeDairy-free
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Cauliflower chops, or cauliflower kuruma, simmered with a tomato paste and a coconut, cashew and poppy seed paste. Mild, serves 4, 40 minutes, with video.
Low calorie
Ingredients
24 itemsFennel Seeds1 tsp
Cashew (full)5
Coconut (Grated)¼ cup
Water2 tbsp
Ginger10 grams
Small Onion (Shallots)¼ cup
Cinnamon1 inch
Cloves3
Green Cardamom3
Onion, Finely Chopped50 grams
Cauliflower, Florets400 grams
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Salt1.5 tsp
Poppy Seeds1 tsp
Garlic10 grams
Tomato210 grams
Peanut Oil2 tbsp
Coconut Oil1 tbsp
Kalpasi (Stone Flower)1 pieces
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Coriander Powder2 tsp
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Coriander Leavesfor garnish
Contains: groundnut, 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 | 208kcal | 832kcal |
| Protein | 4.4g | 18g |
| Carbohydrate | 17g | 68g |
| Fat | 15g | 61g |
| Fibre | 6.2g | 25g |
| Sugar | 5.3g | 21g |
Cookd masalas for cauliflower
Method
- 1
In a mixer, add all the ingredients for the coconut paste and blend into a smooth paste
Fennel SeedsCashew (full)Coconut (Grated)WaterPoppy Seeds
- 2
Blend all the ingredients for the tomato paste and set aside.
GingerSmall Onion (Shallots)GarlicTomato
- 3
In a kadhai, pour oil and add the whole garam masalas, saute for 30 seconds or until aromatic. Add the onion and saute for 3-4 minutes or until light golden brown, add the tomato paste and saute for 10 seconds.
CinnamonClovesGreen CardamomOnionPeanut OilCoconut OilKalpasi (Stone Flower)
- 4
Add the cauliflower, add all the powdered spices and mix thoroughly. Pour water, cover and cook on a simmer until the cauliflower is fork tender (around 6 mins)
CauliflowerKashmiri Red Chilli PowderSaltTurmeric PowderCoriander PowderCurry leavesWater
- 5
Pour the prepared coconut paste and mix thoroughly, cook the gravy for further 5 minutes (adjust consistency if necessary) Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with chapatis, dosa and idli.
WaterCoriander Leaves
Before you start
- How long does Restaurant Style Cauliflower Chops take?
- 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Restaurant Style Cauliflower Chops serve?
- 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Restaurant Style Cauliflower Chops vegetarian?
- Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
- Is Restaurant Style Cauliflower Chops 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 Restaurant Style Cauliflower Chops?
- 400 grams Cauliflower, ¼ cup Coconut (Grated), 5 Cashew (full), 1 tsp Poppy Seeds, 1 pieces Kalpasi (Stone Flower), 10 grams Ginger, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Restaurant Style Cauliflower Chops?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Restaurant Style Cauliflower Chops?
- About 208 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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