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Cauliflower Pepper Fry Chettinad
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Cauliflower Pepper Fry Chettinad Style | Spicy Cauliflower Stir Fry | Gobi Pepper Fry

Cauliflower Pepper Fry Chettinad Style, A simple everyday recipe with cauliflower that pairs well with rice or rotis. A great treat for spice lovers as the combination of pepper and green chilli is what gives this dish a flavour kick.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner / Side Dish, Main Course / Side dish, Side Dish / Curry
Cuisine: Indian (South Indian/Chettinad)
Keyword: cauliflower stir fry, cauliflower varuval, spicy cauliflower stir fry, cauliflower dry fry, gobi pepper fry, , cauliflower stir fry indian, cauliflower, pepper, stir fry recipe,
Servings: 5
Calories: 195kcal
Author: Padma Veeranki

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.

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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.