Curried Cauliflower And Potatoes

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 lbs red potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 teaspoons brown mustard seeds
• 2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced (i usually take a 2 inch piece of ginger and run it over my microplane grater)
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 2 cups cauliflower florets (about 1 head)
• 1 cup water
• salt
• fresh black pepper
• 1 cup fresh peas (can use frozen)
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)

Recipe

• 1 peel potatoes and cut into cubes, about 1 inch.
• 2 place potatoes in bowl of water until ready to use.
• 3 place mustard seeds in a saucepan over medium heat, and cook until they begin to pop (1-2 minutes) add the oil, onion, garlic and ginger and cook until onions begin to soften.
• 4 next add the spices cook until their fragrance intensifies.
• 5 keep stirring.
• 6 drain potatoes and add to pan along with the cauliflower florets.
• 7 stir well to coat everything with the spices.
• 8 add the cup of water and cook covered until the potatoes are just about tender, about 15 minutes.
• 9 season with salt and pepper.
• 10 next add the peas and cook uncovered until tender, and until most of the liquid is absorbed.
• 11 (3-5 more minutes) add chopped cilantro and serve.