Cauliflower and Potatoes

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Cauliflower and Potatoes

 

1 large cauliflower

3 medium sized potatoes

1/2 large onion sliced thinly in long slices

1 teaspoon mustard seeds

2 cardamom pods

1 teaspoon coriander

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

1 bay leaf

3 cloves

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

 

Start the potatoes to boil in a saucepan. Let them boil for at least 15 minutes.

After they are done, turn off the heat and let them stand in the water. Cut the

cauliflower into small bite sized pieces, throwing away most of the stem pieces.

Wash and drain in colander. While the potatoes are cooking, heat the oil in a

wide skillet till it is very hot. Add the mustard seeds and wait till they start

popping. Add bay leaves, cardamom and cloves. Mix around for a while and then

add onions. Wait till onions start to turn before adding the rest of the spices,

except for turmeric. Put the cauliflower in the skillet and fry in the oil and

spices for 2 minutes. While the cauliflower is frying, cut up the potatoes into

bite sized pieces and add to the skillet. Add turmeric and stir. Continue

stirring the vegetables under medium heat for another couple of minutes. Add

half a cup of water and reduce heat to low. Cover skillet and let cook for 5

minutes. Check

tenderness of vegetables. If they are still too hard, add another 1/4 cup of

water and cover again for 5 minutes. Salt to taste and serve.