Ingredients
To Boil
1 Small Cauliflower, about 2 Cups
To Saute and Grind
2 Tsp of Oil
1/4 Tsp of Cumin/ Jeera
1/2 Tsp of Mustard Seeds
1 Medium Size Onion, Finely Chopped
1 Tsp of Ginger Garlic Paste
1 and 1/2 Large Tomatoes
1/2 Large Green Bell Pepper/Capsicum
1 Clove
1 Cinnamon
1 Small Cardamom
1/2 Tsp(30) Whole Pepper Corns
1/8 Tsp of Turmeric Powder
1/4 Tsp of Red Chilly Powder
Salt to Taste
To Temper
2 Tsp of Butter
1/4 Tsp of Cumin / Jeera
1 Medium Size Onion, Finely Chopped
1/2 Large Green Bell Pepper/ Capsicum
Method
- Wash bell pepper and cauliflower florets in hot tap water. keep this aside.
- In a pan, boil the cauliflower florets in water along with salt for 7-10 mins. Keep this aside.
- Heat oil in a pan, add mustard, cumin, after it splutter, add onion and salt, fry till it turns golden brown color.
- Add ginger-garlic paste, fry until raw smell vanishes.
- Add chopped tomato and green bell pepper/capsicum, fry until it turns soft.
- Add clove, cinnamon, pepper corns, cardamom, turmeric powder and red chilly powder. Fry for 1-2 mins. Turn off the flame. Let it cool for 5 mins. Grind this in a blender to a smooth paste by adding little water.
- Heat butter in a pan, add cumin, after it crackles, add onion, capsicum/bell pepper, cauliflower florets and little salt, fry for 2-3 mins .
- Add ground paste, mix well with all the veggies. Add enough water, bring it to a boil, simmer it for 5 mins. Check the salt and turn off the flame.
- Serve with hot chapathi or jeera rice or dosa.
- You can enrich the taste, by adding some cashews.
- Increase or decrease the amount of red chilly powder according to your taste buds.
- You can follow the same recipe, by adding potato and peas instead of cauliflower and capsicum.
Health Benefits of Bell Pepper and Cauliflower
Bell Pepper / Capsicum
- Bell peppers/ capsicum rich in vitamin A, C
- Bell pepper are rich in dietary fiber.
- They are rich in antioxidants.
- Excellent source of antioxidants.
- Anti-inflammatory properties.
- Protect against cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease.
- Clean your digestive system.
- Good source of vitamin B and minerals.