Recipe
Spiced Cauliflower & Potato Medley
A warming Indian-style side of tender potatoes and cauliflower cooked with toasted spices, chilli, garlic and ginger.
Ingredients
Method
15 mins prep30 mins cook45 mins total
Soak the potato chunks in cold water while you prepare the other vegetables, then drain well.
Heat the oil in a wide lidded pan over medium-low heat. Add the onion, cumin seeds, star anise and salt, then cook for 8-10 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent.
Stir in the garlic, ginger and green chilli. Cook for 2 minutes, then add the turmeric and garam masala with a splash of water. Fry for 1 minute, stirring so the spices do not catch.
Add the butter, potato and 100ml water. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring once, until the potato is nearly tender.
Fold in the cauliflower and another 100ml water. Cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes, until the potato is fully tender and the cauliflower still has a little bite.
Remove the star anise, taste and adjust the salt or chilli, then scatter over the chopped coriander leaves to serve.
Notes
Serve as a generous side with rice, naan or a main curry.
About this recipe
This comforting Indian-style vegetable dish combines potatoes and cauliflower with a fragrant base of toasted cumin, star anise, garlic, ginger and garam masala.
Steam the vegetables gently in the spiced pan so they stay distinct but absorb the seasoning, then finish with butter and fresh coriander.
