Step 1

For Blanching cauliflower - In a bowl add cauliflower florets, hot water, 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder, 1 tsp salt, mix well and soak for 5 mins. After that strain the florets and keep aside.

Step 2

Pepper masala powder -  In a pan dry roast, peppercorns, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, dry red chili, cinnamon, cloves for 2 mins at low to medium heat (don’t burn the masala). Cool down completely and grind to a fine powder.

Step 3

Chop onions, take 2 cloves garlic & 1 inch ginger crush together, arrange remaining ingredients for cooking.

Step 4

Take a pan, pour oil, once heated add crushed ginger garlic and saute for 2 mins at medium heat.

Step 5

Add curry leaves and sauté till it splutters, add in chopped onions and saute for 4 to 6 mins, until onions are translucent.

Step 6

Then add 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder and give a quick mix for few seconds.

Step 7

To the pan add blanched cauliflower, 1/4 teaspoon salt and stir fry for a minute.

Step 8

Pour 1/4 cup water, cover and cook for 5 mins at low heat.

Step 9

Open the lid, saute till all the water evaporated from the pan.

Step 10

Finally add in the freshly prepared pepper masala powder and saute for 2 to 4 mins at low heat. Check for seasoning and add salt as required.

Step 11

Garnish with chopped cilantro.

Step 12

Cauliflower pepper fry is ready, serve it hot with steamed rice, sambar or roti.