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Andhra Style Munakkada Cauliflower Curry Recipe | Drumstick & Cauliflower Curry

Curries | vegetarian

Ingredients

  • For cooking the vegetables
  • 750 ml water
  • 10-12 drumstick pieces (2.5 inch)
  • 250 gms cauliflower florets
  • Salt
  • For the coconut tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup fresh coconut
  • 3 3 ripe desi tomatoes
  • A small fistful of coriander stems
  • For the curry
  • 4-5 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 green chilies, chopped
  • 2 sprigs curry leaves
  • 1 tbsp freshly ground ginger garlic paste
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp coriander powder
  • 1/4 tsp garam masala
  • Chopped coriander

Instructions

  1. Boil 750 ml water. Add 10-12 drumstick pieces, 250 gms cauliflower and salt. Boil until the vegetables are 80% cooked. Keep aside.
  2. Grind 1/4 cup fresh coconut, 3 ripe desi tomatoes and a small fistful of coriander stems to a smooth paste.
  3. Heat 4-5 tbsp oil. Add 1/2 tsp mustard seeds and 1/2 tsp cumin. Let them splutter.
  4. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion, 2 chopped green chilies and 2 sprigs curry leaves. Fry the onions until light golden.
  5. Add 1 tbsp freshly ground ginger garlic paste and fry well. Add the coconut tomato paste and fry for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Add 1/3 cup water, 1/4 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tbsp coriander powder and 1/4 tsp garam masala. Fry well until the raw smell of tomatoes leaves.
  7. Add the 80% cooked drumsticks and cauliflower along with some chopped coriander. Sauté well and cook on medium flame for 15-18 minutes, or until the curry thickens.
  8. Sprinkle chopped coriander and adjust the spices to your taste. Your Drumstick Cauliflower Curry is ready. Enjoy it with hot rice or chapathi.