Cauliflower Mezhukkupuratti Recipe / Stir fried Cauliflower with Black Pepper

Cauliflower Mezhukkupuratti Recipe / Stir fried Cauliflower with Black Pepper

Preparation Time – 10 mints

Cooking time – 30 mints

Serves -2

Ingredients:

Cauliflower-1 small (2 cups sliced florets)

Onion – 1 large, sliced

Garlic – 1 tbsp, chopped

Green chillies – 2 or3, sliced

Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp

Curry leaves - few

Salt to taste

Oil – 2 tbsp

Crushed Black pepper – 1 tbsp

Method:

• Trim the Cauliflower and take off the leaves and excess stalk and cut cauliflower into small florets.
• Wash Cauliflower very well under running water and soak it in warm water for a while and drain.
• Cook cauliflower with onion, garlic, green chillies, turmeric, salt and ½ cup water. When the water has evaporated and the cauliflower is cooked, remove from the heat and set aside. When cooled you can store it in the fridge and stir fry it when required.
• To stir fry: Heat oil in a non stick pan and add crushed black pepper (not powdered) stir for few seconds and add cooked cauliflower and stir fry over medium heat until cauliflower is lightly browned on all sides. Serve hot.