Aloo Gobi Sabzi (Potatoes and Cauliflower)

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

Cut cauliflower into bite-sized chunks and cut potatoes into 1-inch cubes.

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.

Add tomatoes, potatoes, cauliflower, and salt. Stir to mix.

Add the water. Bring to a boil.

Cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

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.

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Aloo Gobi Sabzi (Potatoes and Cauliflower)