Tamil Nadu Style Poo Kosu Poriyal – Pepper Garlic Cauliflower Poriyal Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 Cauliflower (gobi) chopped into small florets
• 1 Onion sliced
• 5 cloves Garlic crushed or finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
• Coriander (Dhania) Leaves required for garnish
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
• 1 sprig Curry leaves
• 1 teaspoon Black Urad Dal (Split)
• 2 Dry Red Chilli torn into 2 pieces
• 2 tablespoons Oil
• 2 tablespoons Oil

Steps

1. To begin making the Poondu Poo Kosu/ Pepper Garlic Cauliflower recipe, prepare all the ingredients and keep ready.
2. Steam the cauliflower either using a steamer for 5 to 6 minutes on high heat or in a pressure cooker without the weight on.
3. The cauliflower should retain crispiness and should not be over cooked.
4. Preheat oil in. a kadai/wokon medium heat; add the mustard seeds, urad dal and dry red chillies. Allow the seeds to crackle and dal to turn golden brown and crisp.
5. Once the dal turns brown and crisp, stir in the curry leaves, onion and garlic and saute until the onion softens and turns lightly golden.
6. Once done, stir in the steamed cauliflower florets, salt, black pepper powder and red chilli powder. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes until the cauliflower gets well coated. Once done, check the salt and adjust according to taste.
7. Turn off the heat and transfer the Poondu Poo Kosu to a serving bowl and serve hot.
8. Serve Poondu Poo Kosu along with Beetroot Sambar Recipe, Rice and Phulkas for a perfect weekday meal.