Cauliflower coconut kurma

  This kurma made with coconut masala tastes different. We had it with rice. It can be have with idly / dosa.

  My mom makes this kurma using chicken . I want to make a vegan version , so tried with cauliflower. It tastes same as chicken kurma.

Requirements :

Cauliflower – ½ kg

Onion – 1

Curry leaves – a sprig

Oil – 4 tbs

Masala

Shallots – 15

Ginger – 1’’ piece

Garlic – 6 cloves

Tomato – 3

Coriander seeds – 1tsp

Dry chilly -4

Green chilly - 2

Cinnamon – 1’’ piece

Cloves  - 2

Coconut paste

Grated coconut – 4 tbs

Aniseeds – ½ tsp

Method :

Heat pan , add about 2 tbs of oil, roast cinnamon , cloves ,coriander seeds , ginger , garlic ,  chilles , shallots , curry leaves ,tomato. Ground into a fine paste.

Grind coconut and aniseeds.

Heat oil , sauté onion till translucent.

 Add chopped cauliflower and curry leaves.  Sauté  well .

Add the grounded masala and mix well.

Add required water and salt.

When cauliflower are cooked, add coconut paste allow to cook for another five minutes.

 Cauliflower gravy is ready to serve.

Serve with rice , roti or pulov.