Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Cauliflower ,peas and potato spicy curry (Phulkopir dalna)

Ingredients :                                                                            
1 whole Cauliflower,cut into medium sized florets
3 medium sized potatoes ,peeled and cubed( medium)
1/2 cup peas ( can use frozen peas)
1 big tomato chopped or 1/2 can of chopped tomato
1tsp turmeric powder
2 tsp cumin powder
1tbsp ginger paste
1tsp chilli powder ( optional)
salt to taste
1tsp cumin seeds
3tbsp oil
1tsp garam masala powder
Handful of chopped fresh coriander leaves.

Method:

Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok and add the cauliflower florets. Fry for 4-5 minuts . Take them out and keep in a bowl.
Add 1tbsp of oil to the heated wok.Add cumin seeds and wait till it crackle. Then add potato cubes and fry till light golden colour is acheived.
To this add,ginger paste,chopped tomato, all the other spices and fry till the oil seaparates. This may take approx 5-7 mts in med-high heat. Add peas and 1cup of water .Season with salt .Cover the wok with lid  and simmer the heat.
When the potatos are half done,add the cauliflower florets .Increase the heat to medium  and cook covered till the potatoes are cooked .
Add chopped coriander and garam masala and increase the heat. Stir the curry ,till you get the desired gravy consistency.
Serve hot with rice or chapatti.

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