Cafe Atma Recipes #5

North Indian Curried Cauliflower and Potatoes

A popular North Indian dish that goes well with anything.

 

1 Tablespoon ghee or olive oil

1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

2 hot green chilies, seeded and chopped

3 medium potatoes, diced

1 medium cauliflower, cut into small florets

2 medium tomatoes, blanched, peeled and diced

1/2 teaspoon tumeric

1/2 teaspoon garam masala

2 teaspoons ground coriander

1 teaspoon brown sugar

2 teaspoons salt

2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh coriander or parsley

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Heat ghee or oil in a large, heavy saucepan over a moderate heat.

When ghee is hot, add mustard seeds. When they crackle, add cumin and sauté until cumin seeds darken a few shades. Add ginger and chilies, sauté for a few moments, then add potato and cauliflower pieces.

Stir fry the vegetables for 4 - 5 minutes or until vegetables start to stick to bottom of pan.

 

Add tomatoes, tumeric,garama masala, ground coriander, sugar and salt. Mix well, reduce heat to low, cover saucepan and stiring occasionally, cook for 10 - 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add water if necessary during cooking but don't over stir vegetables. When vegetables are cooked, add the fresh coriander and lemon juice.

 

Serves 4 - 5 people

 

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