Cauliflower Pachadi (కౌలియఫ్లవర్ పచ్చడి, பூக்கோசு பச்சடி, फूलगोभी की चटनी)

Cauliflower Pachadi (కౌలియఫ్లవర్ పచ్చడి, பூக்கோசு பச்சடி, फूलगोभी की चटनी) is a great condiment to serve with any meal or with sandwiches. This is a simple, delicious and healthy home made recipe.

Regional Dish : Andhra; Tamil Nadu; Kerala; South India and North India.

Cuisine Style : Andhra | Cooking Time 20 minutes | Take with dosa or idly | Type Chutney | Shelf Life : 5 days if refrigerated | Quantity ( 15 Servings)

Appx. Nutritional values : calculated for 1 serving ( 1 table spoon)

calories (19 K cals), Carbohydrates (6g), Protein (1g), Fat (2.4g)

Ingredients to serve :

• Cauliflower 400 g (after removing large stalks florets)
• Red chilli powder 150 g
• Turmeric 25 g
• Salt 100 g
• Garlic cloves 12  (husk removed)
• Oil 200 g
• Fenugreek seeds 20 g
• Mustard seeds 30 g
• Asofedita 1/8 tbsp
• Lemon/Lime juice 4 tbsp

Method :

1. Dry  roast fenugreek seeds and mustard seeds separately and powder them.
2. Wash cauliflower florets  in  salt water .
3. Wipe with a clean cloth & dry them under shade for 5 to 6hrs, keep them aside.
4. Heat oil, add garlic cloves, asofedita  and saute them fora  minute .
5. Add cauliflower florets and saute for 1 more minute and than.
6. Remove from fire and cool.
7. Mix all ingredients in a small bowl and add this to the cauliflower.
8. Mix well and sprinkle lime juice over the chutney.
9. Mix thoroughly and bottle , this can be used after 24 hours.
10. The quantity of salt and chilli powder can vary according to taste.

Other variants / Cuisine Style : None.