Cauliflower and Shallots Thoran

Shallots - 1 cup (peeled and cut)

Cauliflower - 1 no

Curry leaves

Salt to taste

Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

Orid dal - 1 tsp

Mustard seeds - 1 tsp

Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp


Pressure cook the cauliflower florets till half cooked. Cut into small pieces and keep aside. Heat oil in pan, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, orid dal, curry leaves. After spluttering, fry till the dal appears golden, now add the shallots and saute till it appears soft. Add the cooked cauliflower, simmer, add salt, turmeric powder, sprinkle some water, close the lid. Saute a regular intervals till the water evoparates. Serve hot.