Cauliflower verde

Ingredients

cauliflower florets and chopped stems  - 2 cups
turmeric powder                                   - 1 tsp

To grind:
Cilantro leaves(coriander)                   - 1 cup
green chillies                                        -  2 (chopped)
Ginger                                                  - 1/2 inch piece

For tempering

oil                                         - 1 tsp
mustard seeds                      - 1/2 tsp
urad dal( ulutham paruppu) - 1 tsp


Wash cauliflower florets and drain it to dry. Grind the cilantro, green chillies and ginger to a coarse paste.
Heat oil in a pan, add mustard seeds, urad dal and let the mustard seeds splutter. Once it splutters add the cauliflower florets, turmeric powder and saute for a couple of minutes. Add a little water ( about 1/4 cup or less) and close the pan and cook for about 5 minutes.Then add the salt and the ground paste. Leave it open and cook for another 5 minutes.

Serve with rice.

Recipe source:  My mother :-)