Cauliflower : one Ground turmeric : 1/2 tsp Cooking oil: 4 tsp Salt to taste Green peas : 1/2 cup Panchforan: 1tsp Red whole chili: 2
To make this cauliflower bhaji, take a medium-sized cauliflower and chop it into very small florets. The hard stem at the bottom has to be cut into tiny pieces. Cook 120 g (4 oz) of green peas and drain them. In the same oil, throw in a phoron of 3-4 dry red chilies, 1 teaspoon of whole cumin seeds and 2 bay leaves. After a couple of minutes, throw in the cauliflower. Stir once or twice, add a little salt and reduce to a medium heat. Sauté gently for three to four minutes, add the peas and simmer covered over a low heat until the florets are tender. Uncover, check for salt, adding if needed, turn the heat to high and stir until the vegetables are browned. Despite being dry, it tastes good with both rice and fresh indian bread.