Cauliflower Thoran/Poriyal

Ingredients

1. Cauliflower - 1 medium-sized cut into small florets
2. Pearl onion - 10 sliced
3. Green chillies - 2-3 chopped fine
4. Curry leaves - 1 sprig
5. Crushed whole pepper corns - 8 - 10
6. Grated coconut - 1/2 cup
7. Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
8. Pepper powder - 1/2 - 1 tsp
9. Salt - To taste

Method

1. Heat oil in a deep pan.  Splutter mustard seeds and brown the dry red chillies.  Add the pearl onions and chopped green chillies.  Stir in the crushed pepper corns and saute for a minute. 

2. Add the cauliflower florets, turmeric powder, grated coconut and salt.  Cover and cook at low heat till the cauliflower is done. Finally add the pepper powder, mix well and cook for a few more minutes. Switch off. Serve hot with rice. It tastes best while hot. Its really delicious, do try it.