Cauliflower Thoran

 

Cauliflower Thoran

• Cauliflower cut in to small pieces               1 
• Toor Dal                                                      1/2 cup
• cumin seed                                                  1/2tsp
• Mustard seed                                               1/2tsp
• Curry leaves                                                2
• Onion                                                          1/2 small
• Green chilly                                                 2
• Grated Coconut                                           1/2 cup
• Turmeric powder                                         1/4 tsp.
• Oil                                                                3tbsp
• Salt                                                                as needed
• Water

Wash and cook  dal with water and little salt for about 45 minutes or until dal is soft when pressed between your thumb and index finger. You can also use a pressure cooker to cook dal. Set aside
Wash cauliflower  and cut in to small pieces.
In a frying pan heat 3tbsp spoon oil. splatter mustard seed and  cumin seed
Add chopped onion, green pepper curry leaves and fry until onion turns golden brown.
Add cauliflower coconut, turmeric, salt, toor dal mix well. add 2 tbsp. water if need.( if the mixture seems too dry.) Cover and cook for about 3 min.  Open the lid and fry for about 2-3 min more while stirring in between. Be sure not to over cook cauliflower. should be on the crunchy side.