Cauliflower poriyal recipe | Cauliflower podimas is an easy tasty 10 minutes poriyal
Why cauliflower podimas?
For a quick weekday lunch/dinner- this cauliflower podimas | cauliflower curry is perfect. It takes less than 10 minutes to prepare this flavorful cauliflower poriyal. Since I used a chopper I didn’t spend much time even chopping.
Can I add a cauliflower thick stem?
No, for faster cooking I would recommend skipping the thick stem.
Can I cut cauliflower into big florets?
If you are looking for quick 10 mins Kerala-style cauliflower thoran, fine chopping is a must. Big florets take a longer time to cook.
Should I wash cauliflower in hot water?
I have never noticed worms in cauliflower I get here in the US so I have washed it in cold water. If you are doubtful then wash in hot water.
drain the water before fine chopping
yes, cauliflower shouldn’t drip water, that might make cauliflower curry mushy and soggy. after washing It should have moisture for faster cooking.
cauliflower podimas variations
You can use,
Saute onion and garlic; prepare poriyal Temper ginger instead of using ginger powder Almond flour instead of coconut spice powder of your choice lemon juice after turning off the stove
can I skip the coconut
coconut is optional but it gives amazing flavor to the poriyal.
what tastes best with podimas?
It goes well with a variety rice. Also tastes good as a side for Sambar, rasam, kootu, and kuzhambu varieties.
PORIYAL RECIPE COLLECTION IN TMF
COCONUT-BASED RECIPES
Ingredients
1 Cauliflower small
To temper
1 tablespoon coconut oil 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds Curry leaves few 1/2 tablespoon chana dal
Podimas
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon chilli powder Required salt 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
How to make cauliflower podimas with step-by-step pictures
Fine chop cauliflower
First, chop cauliflower into big florets
Transfer to a colander and wash well
Drain the water completely and make sure water is not dripping Finely chop the cauliflower
Cook podimas
Add oil to a pan and turn on the stove in medium flame
When oil turns hot add mustard seeds, chana dal, and curry leaves; let them splutter
Furthermore add turmeric powder, chilli powder, and salt; mix well
Add cauliflower and mix well
Furthermore add ginger powder and mix well
Cook for 4-5 minutes till cauliflower turns soft
Add coconut and mix well
Cook for 3-4 minutes
