Cauliflower, peas & potatoes

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsCauliflower, cut into floret
3smallsPotatoes
cupOil
teaspoonAsafetida
1tablespoonBlack mustard seeds
8eachesCurry leaves
1cupPeas, defrosted if frozen
2eachesFresh green chiles, chopped
¼teaspoonTurmeric
¼teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonSugar
2tablespoonsDessicated coconut
2tablespoonsCilantro, chopped

Directions

If potatoes are new, don't bother to peel them. Dice. Warm oil in a large skillet. When hot, put in asafetida followed by the mustard seeds. When the seeds begin to pop, add curry leaves & stir once. Add potatoes, cauliflower, peas, chiles, turmeric, salt & sugar. Stir for 2 minutes. Add ¼ cup water & stir. As soon as water begins to bubble, cover, turn heat to low & simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.

Sprinkle with coconut & cilantro & serve.

Madhur Jaffrey, "A Taste of India" Submitted By MARK SATTERLY On 05-01-95