1 1/2 pounds red potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 teaspoons brown mustard seeds
2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
1 medium yellow onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried ginger, or 2 teaspoons freshly minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
2 cups cauliflower florets, about 1 head
1 cup water
salt
fresh black pepper
1 cup fresh or frozen peas
1 tablespoon dried cilantro or 1/4 cup freshly chopped
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
Peel potatoes and cut into cubes, about 1 inch. Place in
a bowl of water until ready to use.
Place mustard seeds in a saucepan over medium heat, and
cook until they begin to pop (1-2 minutes)
Add the oil, onion, garlic and ginger and cook until onions
begin to soften.
Add the spices. cook until their fragrance intensifies.
Keep stirring.
Drain potatoes.
Add potatoes and cauliflower florets, stirring well to coat
everything with the spices.
Add the water and cook covered until the potatoes are just
about tender, about 15 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper.
Add the peas and cook, uncovered, until tender, 3 - 5 minutes,
until most of the liquid is absorbed.
Add cilantro and serve.
Makes 6 servings.