1 md Cauliflower, broken into -- florets 1 md Onion, chopped 1 ea 2" piece ginger, grated 7 tb Water 5 tb Vegetable oil 6 ea Garlic cloves, chopped 1 ts Cumin 1 ts Coriander 2 sm Tomatoes, peeled & chopped 1/2 ts Turmeric 1/8 ts Cayenne, or to taste 1 ea Fresh green chili, chopped 1 tb Lemon juice 1 1/4 ts Salt 1/4 ts Garam masala Soak cauliflower florets in water for 30 minutes & drain. Blend ginger & onion along with 4 tb water until smooth. Set aside. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot. Stir-fry garlic until it turns medium brown. Put in the cauliflower florets & stir-fry for 2 minutes. Remove the cauliflower with a slotted spoon & put in a pot. Fry the paste from the blender for 1 minute. Add cumin, coriander & tomatoes. Stir-fry unitl it changes colour, reducing heat if necessary to prevent burning. Add turmeric, cayenne, green chili, lemon juice & salt. Sprinkle with water if necessary to prevent sticking. Turn heat to low. Return cauliflower to skillet with whatever liquid may have collected as it drained. Mix gently. Add 3 tb water & bring to a simmer. Cover & cook over gentle heat for 5 to 10 minutes. The cauliflower should be just done. Remove lid, sprinkle garam masala over the top. Stir to mix.
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