Cauliflower Avakai is very spicy and tangy pickle which is prepared with cauliflower, lemon juice, red chilli pwd and other spices. This pickle can be served with hot steamed rice, dosas, idlis, vadas and curd rice.
For Seasoning:
Cooking Time 45 - 60 min
Serves 2-3 Persons
Serves 2-3 Persons
Cauliflower |
1 Medium Size
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Mustard seeds |
½ Tsp
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Fenugreek seeds |
½ Tsp
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Garlic(sliced) |
10 Cloves
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Red chilli pwd |
5-6 Tbsps
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Lemons ( juice taken from lemons) |
7 - 8 no
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Salt |
To Taste
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Oil |
1 Tbsp
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Dried Red chillies |
5 - 6
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Garlic (minced) |
5 Cloves
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Urad dal |
1 Tsp
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Mustard seeds |
1 Tsp
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Curry Leaves |
10 - 15
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Oil (Sesame Oil or Veg Oil) |
1 Tbsp
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Process:
- Chop the cauliflower into small pieces. Wash the pieces & dry them on a cloth completely.
- Heat a pan and dry fry mustard seeds & fenugreek seeds separately until light brown color. Grind them into fine powder. Keep it aside.
- In a wide vessel , add the chopped cauliflower pieces, powders, red chilli powder, salt & the lemon juice. Mix well with a dry ladle.
- Now do the seasoning - Heat oil in a pan, add the chopped garlic and fry for a min, then add red chillies and fry for min, then add urad dal, mustard seeds and lastly add curry leaves.
- Add the seasoning to the cauliflower pieces & mix well.
- Taste the pickle and see for salt & lemon juice. (U can add if it is needed) (If u need more spicy add more red chilli powder)
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ReplyDeleteThat looks so scrumptious. i have only eaten cualiflower in mixed veg pickle. Will try this out surely.
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yum !!! that pickle looks make me drool.
ReplyDeletewonderful recipe..will try this for sure!
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sounds new to me,never made pickle with cauliflower..looks tempting.
ReplyDeletewow...cauliflower pickle looks so tempting,haven't tried so far...will make it definitely n let u know...drooling!!
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Mouthwatering delicious pickle!!
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I've tasted it at a friend's place, loved it, wud love to tr this out..
ReplyDeleteLip-smacking pickle !! Nice vibrant color !!
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I love this cauliflower pickle and yours looks totally awesome.
ReplyDeleteNice and tempting pickle.. looks awesome !!
ReplyDeleteIndian Cuisine
wow, never heard of cauliflower pickle, looks so tasty :)
ReplyDeleteSpicy and perfect pickle.
ReplyDeletePickle looks very nice n mouthwatering.
ReplyDeleteinnnovative combo..love this.;)
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Looks spicy and tangy!!
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Thanks Divya ...
Deletetangy n spicy n yummy one
ReplyDeleteUmmm Spicy & I can feel tingly feeling in my mouth...
ReplyDeleteHmm i love cauliflower pickle . This looks exactly the same as my mom's pickle.
ReplyDeleteThank u for reminding it.