One of my favorite dishes when I was a kid was a deviled potato and onion curry called "Ala thel Dala" which translates into potatoes fried in oil . I still love it, but since potatoes are very starchy and not low-carb friendly, I had to come up with a substitute so I could still get the same flavors that I love without all the guilt.
I use cauliflower as a substitute for potatoes quite often. So I thought to myself, why not try it in this dish as well. I was so happy with the results of this dish that I don't think I missed the potatoes one bit. Actually, I really preferred the cauliflower over the potatoes now that I can compare the two.
I served it with brown rice, my basic lentils and chicken curry. It makes me so happy when I can still make dishes that remind me of my childhood without giving up on my diet.
Ingredients:
1 head of cauliflower cut into small florets
1 large onion sliced (or 2-3 medium sized onions)
10-20 curry leaves (optional)
1-2 pandan leaves (optional)
2-3 chilies (serrano/jalapeno/sweet peppers etc...) sliced
1 cinnamon stick (1 inch long)
1-2 Tbs of red chili flakes (or to taste)
1/2 tsp of turmeric
1-2 tsp of red chili powder (or to taste)
Salt to taste
2-3 Tbs of canola oil
Directions:
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