Cauliflower Thoran

Ingredients

1.    Cauliflower - 1 medium-sized cut into small pieces

2.    Onion sliced – 1 no.

3.    Green chillies - 2-3 chopped

4.    Curry leaves - 1 sprig

5.    Crushed whole pepper corns - 8

6.    Grated coconut - 1/2 cup

7.    Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsn

8.    Pepper powder - 1/2 - 1 tsn

9.    Salt - To taste

Method

1. Heat oil in a deep pan.  Splutter mustard seeds and brown the dry red chillies.  Add the pearl onions and chopped green chillies.  Stir in the crushed pepper corns and saute for a minute. 

2. Add the cauliflower pieces, turmeric powder, grated coconut and salt.  Cover and cook at low heat till the cauliflower is cooked. Finally add the pepper powder, mix well and cook for a few more minutes. Switch off. Serve hot with rice.