Vegetarian Food – Cauliflower and Potato Tarkari (Nepali Food Recipe)

(Potatoes and Cauliflower Curried with Tomatoes)
INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups potatoes, diced
• 4 cups cauliflower florets
• 1 cup green peas
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 2 cups tomatoes, diced
• 3 dried red chilies
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 cups broth or water
• 4 tablespoons cooking oil
• Salt and Pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (for garnish)

DIRECTIONS

• In a non-stick sauce pan, heat oil and fry dry red chilies, bay leaf and cumin seeds until dark.
• Add onion, turmeric, garlic, ginger, curry powder and chili powder and fry until brown.
• Add potatoes, salt and black pepper and fry on low heat for ten minutes or so until potatoes are lightly browned and cooked half way.
• To the potatoes, add cauliflower and stir-fry for 10-15 minutes, gradually adding broth.
• When potatoes and cauliflower are almost done, add diced tomatoes and green peas and cook for five more minutes or so until all the liquid is completely absorbed.
• Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
• Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with rice or roti (flat bread).

Source: http://nepalicooking.tripod.com
Author: Tulsi Regmi