Spicy potatoes and cauliflower
Spicy potatoes and cauliflower recipe in the vegetarian category
Recipe ingredients:
- 8 ounces potatoes
- 5 tablespoons peanut oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 fresh green chilli, seeded and finely chopped
- 1 medium cauliflower, broken up into small florets
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 garlic cloves, cut into shreds
- 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, finely chopped
- Salt
Recipe method:
- Cook the potatoes in their skins in boiling salted water for about 20 minutes, until just tender.
- Drain and let cool.
- When cool enough to handle, peel and cut into 1 inch cubes.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a frying pan or wok.
- When hot, add the ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne pepper and chilli.
- Let the spices sizzle for a few seconds.
- Add the cauliflower and about 4 tablespoons water.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously, for 6 to 8 minutes.
- Add the potatoes and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Season with salt, then remove from the heat.
- Heat the remaining oil in a small frying pan.
- When hot, add the cumin seeds and garlic and cook until lightly browned.
- Pour the mixture over the vegetables.
- Sprinkle with the chopped coriander and serve at once.
- This dish is simplicity itself to make and can be eaten as a main meal with indian breads or rice, a raita such as cucumber and yogurt, and a fresh mint relish.
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