Indian Potatoes Peas And Cauliflower Food

INDIAN POTATOES, PEAS AND CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes and ginger; sauté until potatoes are lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Mix in cauliflower, then salt, turmeric, chili powder and paprika; sauté 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water; cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add peas and simmer 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

GOBI ALOO (INDIAN STYLE CAULIFLOWER WITH POTATOES)

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir in the cumin seeds, garlic, and ginger paste. Cook about 1 minute until garlic is lightly browned. Add the potatoes. Season with turmeric, paprika, cumin, garam masala, and salt. Cover and continue cooking 5 to 7 minutes stirring occasionally.
• Mix the cauliflower and cilantro into the saucepan. Reduce heat to low and cover. Stirring occasionally, continue cooking 10 minutes, or until potatoes and cauliflower are tender.

AALOO MATTAR ( INDIAN-STYLE PEAS AND POTATOES)

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a pan.
• Add the ginger,garlic, onions, chillies and tomatoes.
• Saute till the tomatoes and onions are softened.
• Add the turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and garam masala.
• Add salt to taste.
• Add the boiled peas and potatoes.
• Add the chopped cilantro.
• Add the water and bring to a simmer.
• Serve with Indian Bread or Rice.
• Tip: I microwave frozen peas and potatoes for about 10 minutes in my microwave.

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 POTATOES, TOMATOES AND PEAS

Steps:

• Scrub potatoes and place in pot with water to cover. Cover and boil about 17 minutes or until potatoes are tender. (If tiny new potatoes are not available, buy large potatoes with thin skins. Do not peel. Cube them and cook.)
• Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet. Add the onions, jalapeno peppers, turmeric, cumin, ginger and coriander. Saute until onions begin to brown.
• Add the tomatoes and peas and cook until peas are heated through and tomatoes have given up their juices.
• When the tiny new potatoes are cooked, drain and cut them in half or quarters and add to vegetables. Season with salt, if desired, and pepper. Stir to coat and serve with yogurt on the side.