Spiced Potatoes & Cauliflower

Clock Icon 35 minutes |
Servings: 8 |
Prep: 10 minutes |
Cook: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4 medium red potatoes, washed, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch (1.3 cm)
  • 1 head small cauliflower, washed and cut into small florets
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) canola oil
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) black mustard seed
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) cumin seed
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1-2 green Thai chiles, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) ground coriander
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) salt
  • 1 tsp (5 mL) turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp (2 mL) cayenne
  • 1 cup (250 mL) chopped tomatoes, fresh or canned
  • ½ cup (125 mL) 2% plain Greek-style yogurt
  • ½ tsp (2 mL) garam masala
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh cilantro or green onions

Method

  1. Place potatoes in saucepan and cover with water. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Cook uncovered, until just tender 8 to 10 minutes. Drain. Set aside.
  2. In a pot with a steam basket and 3 inches (7.5 cm) of water, steam cauliflower for 5 to 7 minutes. Remove cauliflower. Set aside.
  3. In large heavy pot, heat canola oil over medium-high heat.
  4. Add cumin and mustard seeds and sauté until fragrant and starting to pop, about 30 seconds.
  5. Add onion and green chiles and sauté until onions are translucent, about 2 minutes.
  6. Add fresh ginger, coriander, cumin, salt, turmeric, and cayenne pepper (if using); sauté for 1 minute.
  7. Add tomatoes (add ½ cup (125 mL) water if using fresh tomatoes), loosen any browned bits and cook for 5 minutes.
  8. Mix in potatoes and cauliflower. Cook for 5 minutes over low heat.
  9. Stir in yogurt. Taste and adjust seasoning. For a thinner curry, add water to reach desired consistency.
  10. Remove from heat, garnish with garam masala and chopped cilantro. Enjoy.

Tips

This recipe also works well with frozen cauliflower. If using frozen, just thaw & drain and omit step 2.

Serve with Scented Basmati Rice, if you wish!

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