## Cauliflower Kurma (Tamil Nadu Restaurant Style Cauliflower Chops) Recipe
Discover how to make a delicious and authentic **Cauliflower Kurma (Tamil Nadu Restaurant Style Cauliflower Chops) Recipe** with this easy-to-follow recipe. A traditional **Tamil Nadu Lunch**, this dish is **Vegetarian** and perfect for any occasion.
**Yields:** 4 servings
**Prep time:** 20 minutes
**Cook time:** 60 minutes
**Total time:** 80 minutes
**Cuisine:** Tamil Nadu
**Course:** Lunch
**Diet:** Vegetarian
### Ingredients for Cauliflower Kurma (Tamil Nadu Restaurant Style Cauliflower Chops) Recipe:
* 1 Cauliflower (gobi) – roughly chopped into smaller pieces
* 1 Tomato – finely chopped
* 15 to 20 Shallots – finely chopped
* 3 to 4 Green Chillies – cut lengthwise
* 4 cloves Garlic – grated
* 1 inch Ginger – grated
* 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
* 1/4 teaspoon Cumin powder (Jeera)
* Salt – to taste
* 4 teaspoons Fresh coconut – finely chopped
* 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds (Saunf)
* 1 teaspoon Cashew nuts – approximately 6-8
* 1 teaspoon Poppy seeds
* 1/2 teaspoon Coriander (Dhania) Seeds
* 1 teaspoon Roasted Gram Dal (Pottukadalai)
* 2 Dry Red Chillies
* 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil
* 1 Cloves (Laung)
* 1 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds
* 1 Star anise
* 1 Bay leaf (tej patta)
* 1 sprig Curry leaves
### Step-by-Step Instructions to Make Cauliflower Kurma (Tamil Nadu Restaurant Style Cauliflower Chops) Recipe:
1. soak the ingredients given under ‘masala paste’ in 1/4 cup of warm water for 20 minutes and then grind them to a fine paste using little water in a grinder.
2. Bring 3 cups of water to a boil.
3. Add the chopped cauliflower and cook them for 5 minutes and switch off the stove.
4. Drain the water and set aside the cauliflower.
5. Heat a wide pan or wok over low flame with coconut oil.
6. Add all the ingredients mentioned under ‘for tempering’.
7. Now add the grated ginger, garlic, chopped shallots, tomatoes and a pinch of salt.
8. Keep stirring till the onions turn transparent and the tomatoes mushy.
9. Add turmeric powder, cumin powder and mix well.
10. Add 1/2 cup of water and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes.
11. Now, add the boiled cauliflower and allow it to simmer for 5 minutes.
12. When the cauliflower is completely soft boiled, add the ground masala paste and salt.
13. Mix well and cook over low flame for another 5 minutes only.
14. Switch off and garnish.
15. Cauliflower Kurma is a tasty, healthy and popular side dish served along with appam, idiyappam, phulka or malabar paratha.
### Tips for the Best Cauliflower Kurma (Tamil Nadu Restaurant Style Cauliflower Chops) Recipe:
* Always use the freshest ingredients available for the best flavor.
* Feel free to customize this Cauliflower Kurma (Tamil Nadu Restaurant Style Cauliflower Chops) Recipe recipe with your favorite complementary ingredients!
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