South Indian style Cauliflower & Peas Kuzhambu | Gravy for Idli and Dosa | Simple and Yummy Recipes

Are you bored of the same old chutney and sambar for dosa and idlis, then try this simple and easy South Indian Cauliflower & Peas Kuzhambu / gravy. Cauliflower and peas makes a great combo. It is very simple and quick to make. It can be served with rice also, but tastes very good with idli.

Cauliflower and Peas Kuzhambu - a South Indian style coconut based gravy for Idlis and Dosas. A perfect South Indian vegetarian side dish for dosas and idlis.

 

Ingredients :

• 100 gms or 1 cup Cauliflower florets
• 1/3 cup of Green Peas
• 1 tsp Mustard seeds
• 1 Onion, sliced finely
• 2 Tomatoes, chopped finely
• 1 Slit Green chilly
• 1 tsp Ginger Garlic paste
• 2 tsp Red chilly powder
• 2 tsp Coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1/2 cup grated Coconut
• Few Curry & Coriander leaves
• Salt as required
• 1 tbsp Oil

Preparation :

• Place the chopped cauliflower florets in hot water with little turmeric powder into it. Leave it for 5 minutes.Rinse and strain the water and keep aside.

• Ground the coconut to a fine paste

Method:

• Heat oil in a wok / kadai. When hot add mustard seeds and allow it to splutter.

• Add onions and fry till golden brown in colour. 

• Next add green chilly and few curry leaves to it.

• Add the chopped tomatoes, little salt and cook till the tomatoes becomes mushy.

• Add ginger garlic paste and all the spice powders and mix well. Stir and cook for a minute.

• Add the ground coconut paste along with 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.

• Now add the cauliflower florets, green peas and salt and give a good mix. Cover and cook the gravy in medium flame for 15 minutes or till it is done.

• Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with idly or dosa.