Cauliflower curry without garlic and onion

Name: Cauliflower curry without garlic and onion
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: For Masala Powder; Cumin seeds-2 teaspoons; Coriander seeds-2 teaspoons; Black pepper corns-3-4; Dry Red chillies-2; Cloves-3-4; Green Cardamom-1; Cinnamon-1 big stick; Bay leaves-2; Dry ginger powder(Saunth) -2 teaspoons; For the Curry; Cumin seeds-1 teaspoon; Tomatoes-2 medium sized,diced; Cauliflower-1; Potatoes-2 medium sized; Oil-3 teaspoons; Turmeric powder-1 teaspoon; Green coriander leaves-2 teaspoons,finely chopped; Water-2.5 cups; Salt to taste

Main Dish

Easy

35 min

This cauliflower curry is cooked without onions and garlic and can be eaten during fasts.I have used roasted whole spices and made a nice powder from it. You can store this powder in an air tight jar and use whenever you want to make any recipe without onions and garlic. Use dry ginger powder(Saunth) if you do not want to use the powder immediately. Try this delicious curry during Navratri and I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

Preparation

Preparation15 min

Cook time20 min

To make the masala powder,put all the ingredients mentioned in the ingredients for masala in a mixer jar and grind to make a smooth powder.

Cut the cauliflower and potatoes into medium size. Dice the tomatoes.

Take a pan and put 1 teaspoon of oil and separately fry the potatoes and cauliflower. Add a pinch of salt while frying the cauliflower.

Saute the potatoes and cauliflower for 3 - 4 minutes each till they are half cooked.
In the same pan add 2 teaspoons of oil and let it heat. Add the cumin seeds and let it splutter. Add the diced tomatoes and saute for 2 - 3 minutes.

Now add the masala powder, cauliflower and potatoes and mix well.
Add salt and turmeric powder and cook for 2 minutes.

Add 2 cups of water and mix well. Cover the pan with a lid and cook for another 4 - 5 minutes on medium flame till the vegetables and properly done.

Remove from fire and garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves.
Serve hot with puris or pulao.
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