This recipe from my Mom is Jack's favorite.
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1 t Mustard Seed
1 t Cumin Seed
1/2 Onion, diced
2 Potatoes, peeled and diced
2 Tomatoes, diced - optional
1 t Turmeric
2 t Cumin
2 t Coriander
1 t Chili powder
1.5 t Salt
1/4 - 1/2 C Water
1/2 Cauliflower, cut into florets
1/2 C Peas, rinsed & drained - optional
1 t Lemon or Lime Juice
1/4 C Cilantro, chopped
Heat oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add mustard and cumin seeds & onion. Cook, stirring occasionally until the onion is tender. Then add the potatoes & tomatoes. Mix in the turmeric, cumin, coriander, chili powder, and salt. Cover & cook 10 min, stirring occasionally. Add water as needed to ensure the potatoes continue cooking. When the potatoes are almost cooked through, add peas & cauliflower. Stir and cover again to allow the cauliflower to cook for another minute or two. When vegetables are done cooking, add lime juice & top with cilantro.
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Aloo Gobi (Potato & Cauliflower Curry)
2.5 T Vegetable Oil1 t Mustard Seed
1 t Cumin Seed
1/2 Onion, diced
2 Potatoes, peeled and diced
2 Tomatoes, diced - optional
1 t Turmeric
2 t Cumin
2 t Coriander
1 t Chili powder
1.5 t Salt
1/4 - 1/2 C Water
1/2 Cauliflower, cut into florets
1/2 C Peas, rinsed & drained - optional
1 t Lemon or Lime Juice
1/4 C Cilantro, chopped
Heat oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add mustard and cumin seeds & onion. Cook, stirring occasionally until the onion is tender. Then add the potatoes & tomatoes. Mix in the turmeric, cumin, coriander, chili powder, and salt. Cover & cook 10 min, stirring occasionally. Add water as needed to ensure the potatoes continue cooking. When the potatoes are almost cooked through, add peas & cauliflower. Stir and cover again to allow the cauliflower to cook for another minute or two. When vegetables are done cooking, add lime juice & top with cilantro.