Cauliflower Masala Kura (Cauliflower Masala Gravy Curry)

Preparation - Cut a medium Cauliflower into florets and soak in salted hot water (Add 1 tsp of Salt to the water) for 3 minutes. Drain water and keep aside.

Masala Paste - Heat 1 tbsp of Oil in a pan. Add a chopped Onion and fry for 3 minutes on low heat. Then, add a chopped Capsicum and saute till the onions turn to golden brown in color. Remove from heat and cool. Grind a chopped Tomato, 2 tbsp of Poppy Seeds, 3 Cloves, 1 Cardamom, 1 small Cinnamon Stick, 1 tbsp of Coriander Seeds, 1 tsp of Cumin Seeds, 1 inch Ginger piece, 2 cloves Garlic, fried Onions and Capscium to smooth paste and keep aside.

Gravy - Heat 2 tbsp of Oil in a pan and saute a chopped Onion till golden brown in color. Add the cauliflower florets, mix and cover cook for 3 minutes on low heat. Add the ground masala paste, 1½ tbsp of Red Chili Powder, Salt to taste and 3 cups of Water. Combine and turn to high flame to bring to boil. Reduce the heat and allow to cook with lid covered till gravy turns thick and cauliflower pieces are well cooked.
Garnish with Coriander Leaves and server hot with roti or rice.