Cauliflower-Potato Masala

INGREDIENTS:

Cauliflower,  medium size – 1

Potatoes – 3

Tomatoes , chopped – 3  or  Tomato Puree – 1/2  cup

Onion, sliced -  1

Green Chillies - 2 slit

GInger,chopped - 1" piece

Curry leaves -  4 or 5

Red Chilly powder – 1/2  tsp

Meat masala – 1/2 tsp

Garam Masala – 1/2 tsp

Salt - to taste

Mustard - 1/4 tsp

Coriander leaves, chopped  -  3 Tbsp

Oil - 1 tbsp

METHOD:

• Separate the cauliflower florets, wash them under running water and put them in warm water for 5 minutes to remove any impurities. Strain and pat dry with a paper towel.
• Peel the Potatoes skin and cut into medium size cubes.
• Heat oil in a Kadai/Pan, allow mustard seeds  to splutter and then add sliced onion, green chillies, ginger, curry leaves and sauté till onions turn slightly brown.
• Now add the Cauliflower and Potato pieces, red chilly powder, Garam masala, Meat masala,  salt, and mix well to give an even coat of all ingredients.
• Sprinkle some water and cover with lid, allow cauliflower and potato cook for about 15- 20 minutes.
• Keep mixing in b/w by adding  add more water if required.
• Once the cauliflower and potatoes are almost cooked, add the chopped tomatoes or tomato  puree and mix well.
• Cook for another 5-10 minutes or till the vegies absorb the tomato flavor.
• Then garnish cauliflower-potato masala with chopped coriander leaves just before removing from heat.
• Serve hot with Appam, chapatti or Naan.

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