Cauliflower Dry Fry

Ingredients:

1/2 kg cauliflower, cut into florets

4 garlic cloves

small piece ginger

6-7 curry leaves

2 tbsp coriander leaves

2 tbsp yogurt

1 tsp lemon juice

5 tbsp plain flour

2 tbsp cornflour

2 tbsp rice powder

2 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder

1/4 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp garam masala

1/4 tsp cumin powder

salt to taste

oil for frying

Preparation:

1. Boil water in a pan and add cauliflower, little salt and 2 pinch of turmeric powder and boil for 2 minutes. Drain the water and keep it aside.
2. Grind together garlic, ginger, curry leaves and coriander leaves adding lemon juice and yogurt to a paste.
3. In a mixing bowl, add plain flour, cornflour, rice powder, kashmiri chilli powder, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, garam masala, cumin powder and salt and mix well.
4. Add ground paste and about 1/2 cup of water and mix well to make a batter.
5. Add drained cauliflower to the batter and mix well till coated.
6. Heat oil in a pan and fry the marinated cauliflower in batches till golden...Serve as a side dish or as a snack...