Kerala Style Cauliflower Thoran Recipe
Discover the authentic taste of Kerala with our Cauliflower Thoran recipe! This traditional South Indian stir-fry combines tender cauliflower with coconut, mustard seeds, and curry leaves for a burst of flavors and textures. Nutrient-rich cauliflower offers vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants, perfect for a healthy diet.
Thoran is a traditional stir-fry dish from South India, known for its simplicity and burst of flavors. In this recipe, tender cauliflower florets are sautéed with coconut, mustard seeds, and curry leaves, creating a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. It's not just about flavor; cauliflower is rich in vitamins, fiber, and antioxidants, making this dish a wholesome addition to your diet. Enjoy it as a side dish for a complete South Indian meal or pair it with steamed rice or chapati for a satisfying main course.
It is quick, easy and needs few basic ingredients. You can substitute the cauliflower with other fresh vegetables like cabbage, beans, carrots, leafy vegetables etc. Also if you like, you can add more flavour by adding some ginger and garlic to this basic recipe.
Serve Cauliflower Thoran with Mixed Vegetable Sambar and Steamed Rice for a perfect weekday meal.
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4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 Cauliflower (gobi) , finely chopped
- 10 Pearl onions (Sambar Onions) , finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil
- 1 teaspoon White Urad Dal (Split)
- 1 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
- 12 Curry leaves , torn
- 1/4 cup Fresh coconut , grated
- 4 Green Chillies , finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
- Salt , to taste
How to make Kerala Style Cauliflower Thoran Recipe
To begin making the Cauliflower Thoran Recipe, first heat the oil in a heavy bottomed pan.
Add the mustard seeds and once they splutter add the cumin seeds and the urad dal and allow them to crackle until the dal turns golden brown.
Add the onions and green chillies along with the curry leaves and sauté for a few seconds or till they becomes soft.
Next, add the turmeric powder and the chopped cauliflower florets.
Sprinkle salt and cook covered till the cauliflower just becomes soft. Add a splash of water if it sticks to the vessel.
Finally once the cauliflower is cooked the coconut and stir well to combine.
Cook Cauliflower Thoran for 1 to 2 minutes until the flavours come through.
Check the salt and spices and adjust to taste accordingly.
Turn off the heat and transfer the Cauliflower Thoran to a serving bowl and serve hot.
Serve Cauliflower Thoran with Mixed Vegetable Sambar and Steamed Rice for a perfect weekday meal.
