Ingredients
1 medium-sized cauliflower
4 medium-sized potatoes, peeled
2-3 tablespoons cold-pressed vegetable oil
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 ½ inch piece of fresh ginger, finely chopped
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
¼ teaspoon whole cumin seeds
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
1 cup water
Garam masala
Garnish
Fresh cilantro
Directions
1
Cut cauliflower into bite-sized chunks and cut potatoes into 1-inch cubes.
2
In a large heavy pot place vegetable oil and turmeric, ginger, cayenne pepper, cumin, and coriander. Heat ingredients on a medium flame and sauté for 3 minutes.
3
Add tomatoes, potatoes, cauliflower, and salt. Stir to mix.
4
Add the water. Bring to a boil.
5
Cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
6
Sprinkle with garam masala and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve with rice.
Serves 6
Note: Garam masala is a mix of spices commonly used in Indian cooking. You can often find it in larger grocery stores and, of course, in Indian specialty shops.