July 12, 2008

Cauliflower kolambu

Ingredients:

Cauliflower - 1 (cut into small florets and wash and clean it)
Tomato – 2 (finely chopped)
Onion – 1 (finely chopped)
Kolambu Podi – 4 tbsp
Tamarind Juice – 10 tbsp (add as u require)
Mustard Seeds – 1 tsp
Curry Leaves –few
Salt – to taste
Cooking Oil

Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Service For: 3 People

Cooking Instructions:




Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add mustards seeds and fry it a while. Now add chopped onions, tomatoes, and curry leaves, tamarind water and enough salt to it and fry until the oil comes out of the dish and tomato is mashed well. Add cauliflower, and kolambu podi to the cooker. Add enough water to it and stir it well so that no lumps are found. Close the lid and let it to cook for 3 whistles (depends upon the efficiency of the cooker) or until cauliflower is cooked well.
Open the lid of the cooker after pressure is released and let it to boil until the kolambu thickens well.

Side dish: Rice and Chapatis

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Sujatha said...

I've never heard of cauliflower kulambu! Looks very inviting.. Sounds like a great side dish for chapathis, Sri!

SriLekha said...

thanks sujatha

notyet100 said...

looks tasty,.new verson of cauliflower sabji fro me,,,

SriLekha said...

Thanks priyanka

Sireesha said...

Looks very good.. Never tried this version. Will try it very soon.

Vaidehi said...

nice recipe srilekha !!

SriLekha said...

thanks sireesha and vaidehi

Vaidehi said...

Hi Srilekha,

Thanks for your comment on my blog...previously my blog was only in Marathi..but now i m working on translating recipes in english..I will try to post remaining recipes in English very soon...thanks again

chakali

zlamushka said...

i love curries with cauliflower, it always gives them that crunchy taste. Btw. T&T round-up is up and running, so is July´s challenge. Hope to see you there ...

SriLekha said...

thanks vaidehi!
thanks zlzmushka!