Railway Potatoes Food

RAILWAY POTATOES

Steps:

• slice potatoes lengthwise into quarters, then cut them crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices.
• make tadka: heat oil in large wok over high heat. when oil begins to smoke, add mustard seeds, covering pan with lid or splatter screen. after seeds stop sputtering, add turmeric and stir for a second. immediately add onion, potatoes, salt, and cayenne. toss well, cover, and cook on medium heat until potatoes are tender, tossing occasionally, about 10 minute.

STEAMED CAULIFLOWER IN SPICY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• place cut cauliflower in saucepan with water and 1/2 tsp salt. cover and simmer till cauliflower is crisp-tender, about 10 minute set aside and cover to keep warm.
• heat small skillet over low heat and roast cumin seeds until dark and fragrant. remove cumin from pan and set aside to cool. add coriander seeds to pan and slowly roast them till dark brown. do not burn spices. when coriander seeds have cooled, use clean coffee grinder to grind them with the cumin seeds and set aside.
• heat oil in large saucepan and add ginger, garlic, and turmeric. stir constantly over medium heat until mixture turns golden brown. this will happen quickly, so be careful not to burn it. crush tomatoes with hands and add them to pan along with juices. when tomatoes come to a boil, stir in chile, cayenne, cumin, coriander, and remaining 1/2 tsp salt. lower heat and simmer sauce about 8 minutes or till tomatoes are well cooked. the oil will start to separate from sauce. add cilantro and simmer 1-2 more minutes.
• place warm cauliflower on platter, pour sauce over it, and serve dish immediately.

RAILWAY LAMB CURRY

Steps:

• Mix the garlic, ginger, turmeric and lamb together in a large mixing bowl, then leave the lamb to marinate in the fridge for 1 hr or preferably overnight.
• Toast the spice mix ingredients in a dry frying pan for 12 mins over a low heat, stirring occasionally, until they release their aroma. Leave to cool, then grind to a fine powder using a spice grinder or pestle and mortar. Set aside.
• Heat the oil over a medium heat in a heavy-based, large saucepan. Add the curry leaves and onions, and fry for 15-17 mins, stirring well. As the onions begin to change colour, add the lamb and fry for 10 mins. Add the spice powder and turn the heat up slightly. Stir continuously for 5 mins. Pour in the stock and season to taste. Bring to the boil, then turn down to a simmer. Put the lid on and cook for 40 mins. Stir halfway through cooking.
• Tip in the potato and continue cooking for 15 mins. Add the coconut milk along with the tamarind paste and simmer for 10 mins with the lid off to reduce. Serve warm with rice or roti.

GINGER-LEMON SWEET POTATOES

Steps:

• boil sweet potatoes in water to cover till just tender. cool, peel, and cut into 1-inch pieces.
• heat oil in large saute pan over high heat. when oil begins to smoke, add mustard seeds, covering pan. when seeds stop sputtering, add chiles. when chiles are toasted, add onion and ginger. saute until onion is lightly browned, then add turmeric and stir.
• add sweet potatoes and salt and toss gently to mix. cover and steam over low heat until flavors meld, about 4 minute sprinkle with lemon juice and serve hot.