Gujarati Style Cauliflower and Pea Curry

What you need:

1/4 cup oil
2 teaspoons mustard seed
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1/2 teaspoon asofoetida
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, diced
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 large cauliflower, cut into tiny florets
1 cup water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
5 ounces frozen peas
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

What you do:

1. Heat oil in large pot. Add mustard seed. When mustard seeds start to pop, add the cumin seed and asofoetida and let cook for about 20 seconds.
2. Add the garlic and let cook for almost a minute. Add the onion and cook until t is translucent. Add the spices and blend well in pot.
3. Add the cauliflower and 1 cup water. Allow it to simmer for 5 minutes. Add the lemon juice, sugar, salt, and peas. Cook until cauliflower is done, about 15 minutes. Add cilantro.
Best served with roti (flatbread).

Preparation Time:

15-20 minutes

Cooking Time:

Servings:

2-4

Recipe Category:

Indian