Vegetables

Cauliflower and Potatoes

1 large cauliflower
3 medium potatoes
1/2 large onion, sliced thinly in long
slices
1 tsp mustard seeds
2 -3 pods cardamom
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp turmeric
2 bay leafs
3 cloves
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp salt

• Start the potatoes to boil in a saucepan. Let them boil for at least 15 minutes. After they are
done, turn off the heat and let them stand in the water.
• Cut the cauliflower into small bite sized pieces (roughly 1 inch cubes), throwing away most of
the stem pieces. Wash and drain in colander.
• While the potatoes are cooking, heat the oil in a wide skillet until it is very hot. Add the mustard
seeds and wait until they start popping.Add bay leaf, cardamom and cloves.
• Mix around for a while and then add onions. Wait until onion start to turn before adding the rest
of the spices (except for turmeric).
• Put the cauliflower in the skillet and fry in the oil and spices for 2 minutes. While the cauliflower
is frying, cut up the potatoes into bite sized pieces and add to the skillet. Add turmeric
and stir.
• Continue stirring the vegetables under medium heat for another couple of minutes. Add half a
cup of water and the salt. Reduce heat to low, cover skillet and let cook for 5 minutes.
• Check tenderness of vegetables. If they are still too hard, add another 1/4 cup of water and cover
again for 2-3 minutes.

Cauliflower and Potatoes