This everyday cauliflower and potato dish is generally eaten with flatbreads (rotis or parathas) as well as a yogurt relish and some pickles. You may serve it as part of any meal, along with greens, beans and rice or bread.
Ingredients
- Peanut or canola oil, for shallow frying
- 1 pound boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into thick 2 by 1 by 1-inch fries
- 1 head cauliflower (1 3/4 pounds), cut into delicate florets
- 1 tablespoon peeled finely chopped fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 3/4 to 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 to 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro leaves
Directions
Put the oil in a large frying pan and set over medium heat. When it is hot, put in the potatoes and fry them until they are golden and almost tender, about 10 minutes. Lift the potatoes out with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels. Turn the heat to medium-high, put in the cauliflower florets, and fry for 3 to 4 minutes, until they are golden brown. Lift the cauliflower out with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Turn the heat off. Remove all the oil from the frying pan except for 2 tablespoons (the extra oil can be drained and reused). Turn the heat to medium-high and put in the ginger. Stir for 10 seconds. Now return the potatoes and cauliflower to the pan. Turn the heat down to medium. Put in the turmeric, salt, cayenne, cumin, and coriander. Stir gently to coat the vegetables with the spices. Add 3 tablespoons of water. Stir once and cover the pan. Turn the heat down to low and cook very gently for 4 minutes. Add the cilantro and toss gently. Serve hot.
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By j1wu_8854072
La Jolla, CA
on February 14, 2011
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It was good, but not fabulous. I, too, roasted the potatoes and cauliflower instead of frying. Not sure if that makes a difference. Used Olive Oil and Ghee as well. Also added a box of Turtle Island curry tempeh to get a little protein into our veggie diets. Have a feeling that this dish will taste better tomorrow.
By Victor Morel
FL
on December 25, 2010
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This recipe is fantastic. I added lime juice at the end and enjoyed it with raita. I have become lazy to add specific spices so I used Ajika Gobi Aloo Spices. As my other posts will reveal I am in love with my discovery of Ajika Spices. It has truely made my international cooking, easy and tasty.
By usha.gupta_3482354
Chicago, IL
on August 30, 2010
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This recipe ROCKS! I opted to make it as low fat as possible so I boiled the potatoes and steamed the cauliflower. I then fried the spices in about 1 Tbsp olive oil and added the potatoes and cauliflower. Also did add more than the 3 Tbsp of water. Totally loved it and will make it again!
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