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Thakkali Cauliflower Kuzhambu
  • Serving Size 1 Small Cup (100 g)
  • Calories67.0 kcal
  • Carbs5.2 g (20.8 kcal)
  • Protein2.3 g (9.0 kcal)
  • Fats4.1 g (37.2 kcal)

Thakkali Cauliflower Kuzhambu recipe

Thakkali Cauliflower Kuzhambu is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin E, and excellent source of vitamin C, vitamin D, beta carotene, lycopene, lutein, and sulforaphane. It helps manage diabetes and reduces inflammation.

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Serves: 5 persons

Ingredients
Cauliflower
200 Grams
Tomato ripe local
150 Grams
Coriander leaves
5 Grams
Curry leaves
5 Grams
Onion small
100 Grams
Cumin seeds
0.5 Tea Spoon
Turmeric powder
1 Grams
Mustard seeds
0.5 Tea Spoon
Rice bran oil
1 Table Spoon
Salt
0.5 Tea Spoon
Ginger garlic paste
0.5 Table Spoon
Cumin powder
0.5 Table Spoon
Red chilli powder
0.5 Tea Spoon
Coriander powder
0.5 Table Spoon
Instructions
1
Chopping
Chop the tomatoes, onions, and cauliflower into small pieces. Note: To maximize the amount of sulforaphane produced in the cauliflower florets, chop the cauliflower and keep it aside for at least 40 minutes or sprinkle a pinch of mustard powder on the chopped pieces, mix well and keep them aside for 10 minutes.
2
Cooking
Heat the oil in a nonstick pan. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. When the seeds splutter add the chopped onions, curry leaves, and ginger-garlic paste. Once the onions turn brown, add chopped tomatoes, salt, and turmeric. After the tomatoes are completely cooked, add the cauliflower florets, and mix well. Cover the pan with a lid and let the cauliflower florets cook for 15 minutes while stirring occasionally. As soon as the cauliflower florets are cooked, add coriander, red chilli and cumin powder. Mix well and cook the ingredients for 10 more minutes.
3
Serve
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice or roti.
Nutrition Label

Thakkali Cauliflower Kuzhambu

  • Serving Size1 Small Cup (100 g)
  • Calories67.0 kcal
  • Carbs5.2 g
  • Fiber4.0 g
  • Sugar1.8 g
  • Protein2.3 g
  • Fat4.1 g
  • Saturated fat0.7 g
  • Mono unsaturated fat1.6 g
  • Poly unsaturated fat1.4 g
  • Cholesterol0.0 mg
  • Sodium213.0 mg

Glycemic Index

30 Low
Low
Medium
High

Low glycemic impact due to fat and fiber slowing carbohydrate absorption.

How to flatten the spike

  • Add a protein source like dal, paneer, or yogurt
  • The fiber content helps moderate blood sugar spikes

Compare & Substitute

NutrientThakkali Cauliflower KuzhambuCauliflower chickpea curryCauliflower coconut milk curryKoliflavar cherupayar kari
Calories67 kcal93.2 kcal87.5 kcal93.2 kcal
Carbs5.2 g9.1 g5.2 g9.1 g
Protein2.3 g3.7 g2.3 g3.7 g
Fat4.1 g4.7 g6.4 g4.7 g
Fiber4 g5.1 g3.9 g5.1 g
Sugar1.8 g2.3 g1.8 g2.3 g
Sodium213 mg275.4 mg212.6 mg275.4 mg
Cholesterol0 mg0 mg0 mg0 mg

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