Aloo gobi

(Serves 4-6)

# 1 head cauliflower (flowerets cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
# 2 medium boiling potatoes (3/4lb, cut into ½ inch cubes)
# 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
# 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
# 1 teaspoon fennel seed
# 1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
# 1 -2 dried hot red chili pepper
# 3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
# 1 teaspoon ground coriander
# 1 teaspoon salt
# 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
# 1 teaspoon garam masala



1. 1 Heat the oil in a large 12 to 14 inch skillet.
2. 2 When the oil is smoking, scatter in the fenugreek, fennel, cumin and red peppers.
3. 3 Stir once and add the cauliflower and potatoes.
4. 4 Stir lightly until coated with spices and oil.
5. 5 Turn heat down to medium.
6. 6 Add turmeric, ground coriander, salt and pepper.
7. 7 Sauté for 8?10 minutes.
8. 8 Add ¼ cup water and cover immediately.
9. 9 Turn heat very low and steam vegetables for 7-10 minutes (until tender).
10. 10 Sprinkle the garam masala over the vegetables, stir once and serve.