CAULIFLOWER CURRY-MICROWAVE

CAULIFLOWER CURRY-MICROWAVE METHOD

Cauliflower chop/pieces-250 gms or 2 large cups
Onion paste/finely chopped -1/2 cup
Tomato chop-1/2 cup
Salt
Oil-2 to 3 tbsp
Channa dal-1 and 1/2 tbsp
Urad dal-1 tbsp
Mustard seeds 1/2 tsp
Chilli powder 1 to 1 and 1/2 tsp
Dhania powder-1 tsp
Masala powder-optional
METHOD:
Place oil in a micro safe bowl and Micro high for 30 seconds.
Now add the seasoning items urad,channa dal ,mustard seed and Micro high for 2 min.
Take off,and add chopped onion and again Micro high for 2 min.
Now stir well and add tomato chop too and Micro high for 4 mins..
Then add the cauliflower chop mix well and Micro high for 6 min covered with a micro safe lid.

Take off,mix well,and  add dhania ,chilli powders and more than half cup of water and Micro high for 6 minutes(covered ).
Stir 2 to 3 times in the middle for every 3 minutes.
Remove it outside,mix well  and add 2 tbsp water if needed,and masala powder 1/2 tsp,salt and mix well, and micro wave at 60% for 4 minutes.
Leave aside to settle .Serve hot.

STOVE TOP METHOD:
Place a kadai on the stove and add oil.
When the oil is heated add the seasonings,and when they splutter mix well and add onion chop.
When the onion chop turns transculent add tomato pieces.
Cover the pan and let the tomato be cooked for a few min.
Mix well,and add the cauliflower chop and cook in low flame ,covered ,until the cauliflower is cooked.
Remove the lid and add dhania and chilli powders and more than 1/2 cup water and cook.
After it is cooked completely add masala powder and salt and water if necessary and cook in low temperature.
Serve hot with rotis /steamed rice.