Title: Aloo Gobi Aur Mater(Cauliflower with Potatoes and Peas)
Categories: Vegetable Indian
Yield: 4 Servings

4	tb	Oil
2	md	Onions, finely chopped
450	g	Potatoes, diced into 2cm
		Pieces
1	sm	Cauliflower
		Cut into 2cm pieces
1/2	ts	Ground turmeric
1/3	ts	Chilli powder
1	ts	Ground cummin
2		Tomatoes, chopped
1	ts	Salt
1/4	ts	Sugar
200	g	Peas
1/2	ts	Garam Masala (see below)

1. Heat the oil in a karahi(wok) over medium high heat

2. Add the onions and fry for 3-4 minutes until light brown

3. Add the potatoes and cauliflower and stir. Add the turmeric, chilli, cummin, tomatoes, salt and sugar. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes.

4. Add the peas, cover and reduce heat to a medium low and cook for about 20 minutes until the potatoes and cauliflower are tender. During the cooking period stir the vegetables a few times to stop them sticking.

5. Sprinkle with garam masala.

It's that easy!

Garam Masala means "hot spices" and is a mixture of ground spices that is used sparingly, sprinkled either on a finished dish or on to the foods just before it has finished cooking. It is far better to grind your own spices than to buy the mixture ready-ground. Bought garam masala often contains inferior quality spices and will not keep its flavour for long.

For homemade garam masala, grind together cardamom seeds from 10 pods, 25g cinnamon stick, 6 cloves and 6-8 whole black peppercorns. Store in an airtight jar in a cool place.

Compiled by Imran C. By Ignacio Perez V. on Auguday,, st 07, 1997

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