Cauliflower and green peas Avial:

Cauliflower and green peas  combination make a wonderful side dish for Roti,Puri Naan,Paratha etc….  This is different from kurma with mild spices. People those who  don’t like more of spices  can go happily with this recipe.The thick curd is added to enhance the taste with a creamy touch. Same like navarathna kurma kuruma but without heavy spices and garam masala.

Ingredients:

Cauliflower-250 gms

Peas-100 gms

Tomato-1 big

Onion-1 chopped

Curry leaves-2 twig

Salt-1 1/2 tsp

Curd 2 tsp

To grind:

 

Garlic-5 pods

Ginger-2 inch skin peeled

Badam-4 to 5 pcs

Fried channa dal-1 tsp

Fennel seeds-1tsp

Cumin seeds-1tsp

Pepper corns-1/2 tsp

Green chillies-7 nos

Heat one teaspoon of oil fry the above ingredients in low flame until it turns slight yellow (3 minutes)

Coconut-1/2 cup grated

Grind all together to get a smooth paste.

Heat pan with 3 tsp of oil add chopped onion and curry leaves saute for a while.

Add Cauliflower and Green Peas  saute for a few minutes now add Tomato and Salt saute well for 5 more minutes Tomato  will leave its skin.

Now add ground paste mix well add one-half cup of water and allow it to boil.

When the vegetable is cooked add curd let it boil for a minute or two, switch off the flame and add some ghee (optional) and Coriander leaves.

Serve with puri, Chapati or Naan.