Cauliflower Peas Curry

Please check this post for Cauliflower health information.

Ingredients:
Makes 8 servings
Olive oil: 1 tbsp
Cumin seeds: 1 tsp (zeera, jillakarra)
Urad dal: 1/2 tsp (minapappu)
Chana dal: 1 tbsp
Mustard seeds: 1/2 tsp (rai, awalu)
Red chilies: 4 (broken into halves)
Garlic: 5 cloves
Curry leaves: a few sprigs (optional)
Asafoetida: a pinch
Turmeric: 1/2 tsp
Onions: 2
Tomatoes: 2
Cauliflower: 1 medium head
Peas: 1 cup (frozen)
Salt and Chili powder: to taste

Method:
To a large saucepan, add the olive oil. Once the oil heats up, add chana dal, urad dal, mustard seeds, cumin seeds, red chilies, garlic cloves, asafoetida, curry leaves and turmeric. Saute till the chana dal turns golden, or the mustard seeds splutter.
Add chopped onions and saute till the onions are golden brown.
Add cauliflower and mix well to coat the florets with all the spices.
Add the peas. Mix
Add chopped tomatoes. Mix well. Add salt, chili powder, water; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or till the cauliflower is cooked.
Serve hot with roti or rice.

TIP OF THE DAY: The daily salt requirement is just 1/10th of a spoon. Try and reduce salt intake.

Nutritional Information:
Per one serving or 1/8 of recipe or 136 gm
Calories: 77
Calories from fat: 20
Total fat: 2 gms (4% of DV)
Saturated fat: 0 gm (2% of DV)
Trans Fat: 0 gm
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 335 mg
Carbohydrates: 12 gms (4% of DV)
Dietary Fiber: 4 gms (16% of DV)
Sugar: 5 gms
Proteins: 4 gms

Vitamin A: 16%
Vitamin C 111%
Calcium: 4%
Iron: 6%

Percent daily values are based on a 2000 calorie diet and may vary based on individual requirements.

Breakdown of caloric values:
Carbohydrates: 60% Fats: 26% Proteins: 14%