Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Cauliflower-Potato-Peas Fry

Ingredients:
Cauliflower - 1 whole
Potato - 1 large
Green peas (frozen or fresh) - 1/2 cup
Green Chillies - 4 pieces
Oil - 3 tbsp.
Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp.
Hing / Asafoetida - a pinch
Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp.
Sugar - 1/2 tsp.
Salt to taste

For the Garnish:
Coriander leaves, washed and cut finely
Grated Coconut

Before you Start:
1) Wash, dry and cut Cauliflower into 1 inch florets.
2) Thaw green peas if using frozen peas. Else shell fresh peas.
3) Peel the potato and cut into ½ inch cubes.
4) Cut green chillies into 2.

For the Tempering/Fodani:
1) Take a kadai and heat it on medium-high heat.
2) Add oil and after a few seconds add mustard seeds.
3) Once the mustard seeds start to splutter, add a pinch of hing, turmeric powder and green chillies.
4) Sauté for a few seconds.

How to Proceed:
1) Add the green peas and cook for 2 minutes.
2) Add the potatoes and cook for another 2 or 3 minutes by covering with a lid.
3) Add cauliflower florets.
4) Mix well.
5) Add salt to taste. Add sugar.
6) Cook on medium heat without a lid for a few minutes till it is evenly done. Keep checking and mixing every few minutes. Garnish and serve hot.

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