Cauliflower Potato Sabji

Cauliflower Potato Sabji

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of Cauliflower cut into large chunks
• 2 cups potato cut into large chunks
• 2 green chillies slit lengthwise
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 cup cilantro chopped fine
• 1 tsp salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 3 tbs oil

Masala Mixture

• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• t tbs grated ginger

Mix all the masala mixture ingredients in 1/2 cup of water and set aside

Method:

In a large sauce pan heat oil on medium heat. Splatter cumin seeds, add the bay leaf and the green chilies and twirl it around for a couple minutes. Then carefully add in the liquid mixture and stir for a couple minutes.till good flavor emanates and the oil kind a separates. Now, add the potatoes, cauliflower, salt and another 1/2 cup of water to the sauce pan. Cover and cook on medium for 15 minutes or so till the potatoes are cooked, stirring every now and then. Turn off the heat, add cilantro and mix thoroughly.

Cooking Tips:

Add pureed or diced tomatoes with the cauliflower for a variation. Can also add peas in the dish. Saute a couple whole cardamon along with the cumin seeds to make the dish more flavorful. Or mix in 1/4 tsp garam masala at the end along with the cilantro for more kick. To make the dish with gravy, saute 4 pureed tomatoes with the spice mixture and add 1/2 cup of cream or whipped yogurt. If the dish is a little on the sour side, add a tbs of sugar.

Serving Tips:

Serve with rotis or chappatis or naan.