aloo gobi ki subzi (potatoes and cauliflower)

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/4 teaspoon mustard seed
• 1 pinch asafoetida powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 pinch ground turmeric
• 1 hot green pepper, split down its length (optional)
• 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
• 1 potato, cubed
• 1 head cauliflower, broken into small florets
• 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
• salt to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• heat oil over a medium-high heat. toss in the mustard seeds; when they start spluttering, add the asafoetida, followed by the cumin seeds, turmeric powder and the green pepper. add the chopped tomatoes and ginger; stir and saute for a few minutes.
• add the potato, cauliflower florets, sugar and salt; stir well and cook until the potatoes are cooked and the cauliflower tender yet crunchy. (for a crunchier cauliflower, add it when the potatoes are just getting done but not quite finished cooking).