Indian Spiced Cauliflower And Potatoes Recipes

INDIAN SPICED CAULIFLOWER, POTATOES AND PEAS (GOBHI MATAR RASEDA

Steps:

• Cut cauliflower into florets, approximately 1 1/2". Peel potato and cut into about 3/4" dice. Measure out the cumin powder, coriander, turmeric and cayenne into a small bowl and have it ready next to the stove.
• Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. When the oil shimmers, add the cumin seeds and stir-fry for 20-30 seconds, until they brown.
• Add bowl of spices and stir-fry for a few seconds to mix them in with the oil, then add in the cauliflower and potatoes. Stir the vegetables around for 5-8 minutes, until they are thoroughly coated with the seasonings and starting to sear a bit.
• Add the tomatoes and stiry-fry another 3 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken.
• Add salt and boiling water, stir a few times and then cover the skillet.
• Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender - about 15-25min.
• When tender, uncover and add the frozen peas. Stir in and simmer an additional 3 minutes.
• Turn off heat and serve sprinkled with chopped fresh cilantro.

INDIAN SPICED CAULIFLOWER AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Put oven rack in upper third of oven and place a shallow baking pan on rack.
• Preheat oven to 475°F.
• Toss cauliflower and potatoes together in a bowl with 3 tablespoons oil, cumin seeds, and1/4 teaspoon salt.
• Spread in hot baking pan and roast, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower is tender and browned in spots and potatoes are just tender, about 20 minutes.
• While vegetables are roasting, cook onion, garlic, jalapeño, and ginger in remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until very soft and beginning to turn golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Add ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes.
• Stir in water, scraping up any brown bits from bottom of skillet.
• Stir in roasted vegetables; cook, covered, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.

INDIAN SPICED CAULIFLOWER AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Put oven rack in upper third of oven and place a shallow baking pan on rack. Preheat oven to 475°F.
• Toss cauliflower and potatoes together in a bowl with 3 tablespoons oil, cumin seeds, and1/4 teaspoon salt. Spread in hot baking pan and roast, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower is tender and browned in spots and potatoes are just tender, about 20 minutes.
• While vegetables are roasting, cook onion, garlic, jalapeño, and ginger in remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until very soft and beginning to turn golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Add ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Stir in water, scraping up any brown bits from bottom of skillet, then stir in roasted vegetables. Cook, covered, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.