Cauliflower Pepper Fry Chettinad Style, a simple everyday recipe that pairs well with rice & roti or can be enjoyed as a snack. A great treat for spice lovers as the combination of pepper and green chilli is what gives this dish a flavour kick.
The versatility of cauliflower such that it can take on so many flavours. It used to be a boring vegetable. But, in the recent years we see it everywhere and has reached new heights as creative cooks have transformed the cruciferous vegetable into many avatars. With only about five grams of carbohydrates in one cup, this vegetable is also excellent choice for keto and low-carb diet. It is definitely gaining popularity as a versatile low-carb option.
There are so many ways to go creative with this humble veggie. You can roast the whole head of cauliflower in the oven until tender. Cauliflower can be separated into florets, seasoned and roasted. Or just slice it into steaks and roast. You can steam florets and mash it and substitute for mashed potatoes or pat into a crust for pizza or even make gnocchi. Today, I’m making a simple stir fry with my favourite spices!!
This is not a deep fried recipe and so we can call it a healthier version of pepper cauliflower. I love pepper flavour on cauliflower and when combined with green chillies at the end, the flavour profile goes to the next level. It not only has a slight crunch to it but also so juicy and tasty. This is the most enjoyed form of cauliflower at home. Click here to check out another Bengali style Cauliflower recipe!!
Off to Cauliflower Pepper Fry Chettinad Style!!
Easy steps to follow for
Cauliflower Pepper Fry Chettinad Stlye :
1- Cut the cauliflower into bite sized florets, wash thoroughly under running water.
2- Then, transfer them to a colander to drain and set them aside.
3- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Toss in some mustard and cumin seeds.
4- When they begin to sizzle and change colour, add in thinly sliced onions. Sauté for a minute and add 1 tsp ginger garlic paste.
5- Now, add the cauliflower florets and 1/2 tsp turmeric powder.
6- Mix well, cover with a lid and cook for 5-7 minutes stirring in between.
7- Open the lid, add in some salt and mix well.
8- Cover and cook for another 2-3 min.
9- Now, add in 1 tsp red chilli powder or chettinad curry powder and mix well.
10- Sauté well over medium high heat till the cauliflower turns golden brown (may take 7-10 minutes depending on the size of the florets).
11- Now, add some curry leaves, 3 slit green chillies and 1 tsp crushed black pepper powder.
12- Roast for another 2-3 min over high heat. Taste and adjust the salt if needed and turn off the heat. Don’t cook too much after adding pepper as it will impart a bitter taste.
Serving Suggestion:
The cauliflower pepper fry chettinad style is now ready to enjoy with rice or rotis.
Cauliflower Pepper Fry Chettinad Style | Spicy Cauliflower Stir Fry | Gobi Pepper Fry
Ingredients
- 1 Cauliflower
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 Large Onion
- 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder or Chettinad Curry Powder
- 2 strands Curry Leaves
- 3 Green Chillies slit lengthwise
- 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder
Instructions
- Cut the cauliflower into medium sized florets, wash thoroughly in running water. Then transfer them to a colander to drain. Set them aside.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Toss in some mustard and cumin seeds.
- When they begin to sizzle and change colour, add in thinly sliced onion. Sauté for a minute and add 1 tsp ginger garlic paste.
- Now, add add the cauliflower florets. To this, add 1/2 tsp turmeric powder. Mix well, cover with a lid and cook for 5-7 min stirring in between.
- Open the lid, add in some salt and mix well. Cover and cook for another 2-3 min.
- Now, add in 1 tsp red chilli powder or chettinad curry powder and mix well.
- Sauté well over medium high heat till the cauliflower turns golden brown.
- Now, add some curry leaves, 3 slit green chillies and 1 tsp crushed black pepper powder.
- Roast for another 2-3 min over high heat. Taste and adjust the salt if needed and turn off the heat.
- The cauliflower pepper fry is now ready to enjoy with rice or rotis.
Recipe Video
Notes
- You could add more green chillies or black pepper according to your spice level.
- Drain the cauliflower florets well before tossing them in the tempered hot oil to avoid any spluttering of oil.
- You can also blanch the Cauliflower florets with a little salt, drain and add.
- You can also add finely minced garlic and ginger instead of ginger garlic paste.
- Do not cook for long after adding black pepper powder, it will impart a bitter taste to the fry.
- You can substitute red chilli powder with chettinad curry powder for a more intense flavour.
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Padma.
I love the cauliflower dishes in winter veggie category. This cauliflower stir-fry in chettinad style looks quite simple and easy.
Must be a great combo with hot phulka !
What a flavoursome cauliflower pepper fry! Absolutely easy and quick recipe that goes wonderful with hot phulka. Loving the addition of curry leaves here.
Cauliflower stirfry in chettinad style looks gorgeous, I love gobhi and this dish looks spicy and tasty, something my kind.
Oh my god, look at that color on those gorgeous cauliflower!!! I love to eat gobi sides, i can eat them as such without any main to accompany! i m definitely making this next time!
Cauliflower pepper fry in Chettinad style sounds so delectable and packed with flavours. Would love to have it with some roti or rice on the side for a wholesome no-fuss meal.
Cauliflower pepper fry looks delicious and florets are cooked just perfect, not too soft and mushy.
This is a beautiful recipe that will be perfect side for roti or rice. I love Chettinad cuisine flavors and I am in love with this dry gobhi curry!
Cauliflower is one simple Vegetable that can be converted into most delicious recipe. This Cauliflower Milagu Varuval is one in that. I am literally drooling over your picture, my sister is beside me while writing this comment, and she just fell in love with your photography. Keep posting 🙂
Thank you so much and a big hug to your sissy ????
Cauliflower pepper fry Chettinad style sounds so yummy and full of flavours. This is such a no fuss and being non fried makes it more appealing.
This is certainly a spice lover’s delight.
Thank you ????
That is such a delicious preparation with cauliflower. Like you said, cauliflower was an blah veggie once up on a time, but sure has become the ‘it’ veggie now – even my kids eat it now 🙂 I think they will love this simple dry curry.
Thank you….I’m sure it will be a kids favourite ????
Your spicy, lip smacking and delightful looking cauliflower pepper fry has just restored the fact that cauliflower can be a wonderful vegetable. It really looks so tempting, just the way I like it, not overcooked.
Thank you so much ????