Cauliflower Stalk Curry

* 4-5 small cauliflower pieces
* 1 large onion finely chopped
* 1" piece ginger chopped
* 2 tomatoes chopped finely
* 1 green chilli chopped
* 1 tsp dhania powder
* 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
* 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
* salt to taste
* 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
* 3-4 tbsp oil

Cut off the head of cauliflower. From the stem, remove the side leaves , leaving 1-2 soft leaves at the top. peel the hard stem a little from the lower end. cut each stalk into 4 long pieces. soak the stalks in a pan full of hot water for 5- 10 minutes. was well to remove dirt. scrub well in between side leaves.
heat oil; add onions and cook till light brown. add ginger and fry for a minute. add masalas; dhania powder, garam masala, red chillli powder, salt and turmeric powder. cook for 2-3 minutes till the masala turns brown. add tomatoes and green chilli. cook on medium flame for about 5 minutes, till the tomatoes are well blended and the oil seperates. add the stalks and stir fry for 5 minutes. cover and cook on low flame for 30 - 35 mintues till the stalks are cooked; occasionally put 2-3 tbsp of water on the lid, which makes the water hot as it seeps in. cook stirring occasionally till crisp and tender. do not overcook them and make it soft , otherwise it'll not taste good.