CAULIFLOWER RICE STIR FRY

We have rice for lunch and dinner. A vegetable side dish is always necessary along with the rice. I was  out of ideas for a vegetable side dish. That's when I found this frozen cauliflower rice in Costco. When I am out of fresh vegetables , I make this stir fry.

INGREDIENTS

1. 4 cups frozen cauliflower rice( I have thawed it half way through)
2. 1-1/2 cups finely chopped onions
3. 6 garlic cloves finely chopped
4. 3 green chilies , finely chopped
5. curry leaves, chopped
6. 2 Tbsp. oil
7. 1/2 tsp turmeric
8. 1/2 tsp garam masala
9. 1 tsp coriander powder
10. salt to taste

METHOD

•  Chop all the ingredients finely and keep aside.
  

• When everything is ready , heat a pan , when the pan is warm , add the oil , when the oil is hot , add the ingredients 2-5. Saute until the onions turn slightly brown.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• Reduce the heat and  add the powders 7-9. Stir and saute' until the raw smell goes away.
  
  
  
  

• Now add increase the temperature to medium high  and add in the cauliflower rice. Stir well. 
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

• Dab the cauliflower well with the back of the spoon , cover it with a lid and cook for 2 minutes. Open stir , dab it again and cook again for 2 minutes. Repeat for 1 more time . This is the same method used for making cabbage thoren.
  
  
  
  

• Open the lid , add salt ,stir on high for a minute and turn off the stove. Don't cover the pan fully with the lid. Keep it half open , till all the steam disappears. If the pan is fully covered , the cauliflower will cook more under the retained steam and become mushy.
  

• Keep aside for atleast 30 minutes .Check for salt . Serve with rice and curry.