Name: Cauliflower Tawa Pulao recipe by sweta biswal at BetterButter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups grated cauliflower (tightly packed); 1 small carrot ( finely chopped); 1 small capsicum ( finely chopped); a handful of green peas; 1 large ripe tomato (finely chopped); 1 small onion ( finely chopped); 1 tsp GG paste; 1/2 tsp red chili powder; 1 tsp pav bhaji masala; 2 pinch turmeric; 2 pinch garam masala; 2-3 tsp lime juice; 2 tbsp chopped cilantro; 2 tsp cooking oil; salt to taste; 1/3 cup grated cheese

ABOUT Cauliflower Tawa Pulao RECIPE

Inspired by those paleo recipes that substitute cauliflower for rice, I so wanted to try an interesting desi version . And what could be quicker or easier than this Mumbai style street food aka tawa pulao . A dash of cheese and the yumminess of the pao bhaji masala makes it a must try recipe !

Ingredients Serving: 2

2 1/2 cups grated cauliflower (tightly packed)
1 small carrot ( finely chopped)
1 small capsicum ( finely chopped)
a handful of green peas
1 large ripe tomato (finely chopped)
1 small onion ( finely chopped)
1 tsp GG paste
1/2 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp pav bhaji masala
2 pinch turmeric
2 pinch garam masala
2-3 tsp lime juice
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
2 tsp cooking oil
salt to taste
1/3 cup grated cheese

Instructions

To make the grated cauliflower, cut the cauliflower into large florets. Use either a grated with large holes or pulse it for a few seconds in a mixer. Dry it on a paper towel to absorb the excess moisture.
Steam the cauliflower for about 5 mins in a steamer.
Heat 2 tsp oil in a large wok. ( use one that is usually used in chinese style cooking as it has a large surface area )
Add onions and fry till translucent.
Add the GG paste next and fry for 2-3 mins.
Add all the powdered masalas along with 2-3 tsp water to prevent burning. Fry for 2 mins with sprinkling of water at regular intervals.
Add the tomato and cook it till mushy.
Add chopped carrots, capsicum and green peas. Add a little salt. Saute on medium high for 3-4 mins.
Finally add the cauliflower rice, sprinkle some more salt and turn up the heat.
Stir fry for 2-3 mins till everything is nicely mixed .
Add the lime juice and toss it once again.
Transfer to the serving bowls.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and grated cheese.
Serve immediately.

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