A side dish prepared with the vegetarians all favourite ingrediednt, cauliflower. Cauliflower Thoran (Poriyal) is a South Indian Cauliflower Stir Fry With Coconut & Spices. Cauliflower thoran is simple and delicious stir fried cauliflower with coconut and spices, which makes a yummy and easy side dish with rice for lunch or dinner. This dish uses a flavoured combination of coconut and curry leaves which is quintessential to Kerela.