Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Cauliflower Peas Curry

Cauliflower and other cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli and cabbage contain compounds that may help prevent cancer. Three florets of cauliflower a day will provide you with 67% of your daily vitamin C requirement. Cauliflower also contains vitamin C and folate. Folate helps the blood work more efficiently and is often recommended for preventing anemia. Vitamin C is considered an antioxidant which is required to keep your immune system strong. When purchasing cauliflower, make sure the tops are white.

Prep & Cooking Time: 20-25 mins
Serves: 4-5 persons




Ingredients

Cauliflower- 1, cut into florets

Onion- 1 medium, chopped

Tomatoes- ½ cup, diced

Green Chillies- 3, slit and cut

Green Peas- ½ cup

Ginger Garlic Paste- ¼ tsp

Red Chilli pwd- ¾ tsp

Turmeric pwd- ¼ tsp

Dhaniya pwd- ¾ tsp

Salt to taste

Ketchup- 1-2 tbsp

Cooking Oil- 2 tbsp


Method

  • Heat oil in a vessel, add green chillies and onion and cook until the onions turn transparent.
  • Add turmeric pwd, ginger garlic paste and sauté the contents.
  • Now add the cauliflower florets and green peas and cook for about 10-12 mins until the florets become tender.
  • Add red chilli pwd, dhaniya pwd, ketchup and salt to taste and mix well.
  • Cauliflower Peas Curry is ready to be served with hot Rice or Roti.

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