Chettinad Cauliflower Pepper Fry Recipe (Milagu Pirattal Poriyal)

Step 1: To begin making the Chettinad Cauliflower Pepper Fry Recipe (Milagu Pirattal Poriyal), first get all the ingredient ready and keep it by the side

Step 2: It always helps to have things ready so the cooking process can be faster and quicker

Step 3: We will steam the cauliflower in the steamer until it is firm and yet cooked

Step 4: Steaming, retains the nutrition of the vegetable and helps the cooking process of the Chettinad Cauliflower Pepper Fry Recipe faster

Step 5: This should not take more than 3 minutes on high heat

Step 6: Heat a tablespoon of oil in heavy bottomed pan or a kadai on medium heat

Step 7: Add the mustard seeds and allow it to crackle

Step 8: Add the sliced onion and garlic and saute on low to medium heat until the onions have turned lightly golden brown

Step 9: Take care not to burn the onion and garlic

Step 10: Next add the curry leaves, turmeric powder, black pepper, cinnamon and coriander powder

Step 11: Give it a stir and add the steamed cauliflower florets

Step 12: Sprinkle some salt and stir all the ingredients carefully until the spices coat the cauliflower well

Step 13: Turn the heat to low, cover the pan and simmer for about 3 to 4 minutes and turn off the heat

Step 14: Check the salt and spices and adjust to suit your taste

Step 15: Serve the Chettinad Cauliflower Pepper Fry along with Vendakkai Sambar and Steamed Rice for weekend lunch or weeknight dinner