Step 1

Separate cauliflower into small florets and rinse the florets.

Step 2

Bring water to boil in a pot. Add the cauliflower florets along with salt and turmeric powder. Let it boil for 4-5 minutes. Drain the water and set aside.

Step 3

Meanwhile peel and thinly slice the onion. Also, finely chop the peeled garlic.

Step 4

Heat oil in a pan or kadai. Add mustard seeds and when they splutter, add fennel seeds.

Step 5

Once the fennel seeds change color slightly, add the sliced onions.

Step 6

Saute till onions turn transparent. Then add finely chopped garlic and curry leaves.

Step 7

Again saute till edges of onions turn brown in color.

Step 8

Now add the cauliflower florets. On medium heat, fry the cauliflower florets till they start browning at the edges.

Step 9

Check for salt and add some, if needed.

Step 10

Finally add the freshly ground black pepper and mix well.

Step 11

Stir fry for a couple of minutes more and remove from heat.

Step 12

Cauliflower pepper fry is now ready to be served.