Spicy Potato Cauliflower Curry

Potato curry in Marathi

Time: 40 minutes
serves: 3 to 4 persons

Ingredients:
3 big potatoes, (cut into big chunks, put in the water to avoid oxidation)
Cauliflower florets, 8 to 10 medium (Frozen)
1 big onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup grated dry coconut, roasted
4 to 5 Garlic cloves, chopped
1 tsp Oil
1 Tomato, pureed
2 tsp Kanda Lasun Masala (Maharashtrian Onion-Garlic Masala Blend)
4 cups water
For tempering: 1 tbsp Oil, 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds, 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds, 1/8 tsp Asafoetida, 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chili powder, 2-3 curry leaves
Cilantro for garnishing

Method:
1) Heat a wok or pan, add 1 tsp oil, Garlic and onion. Saute until onion caramelizes. Add roasted coconut and saute for 2 minutes. Let the mixture cools down. Add 1/2 cup water and grind to a fine paste. keep aside.
2) Heat the same pan, add 1 tbsp oil and prepare tempering by adding mustard seeds, cumin seeds, asafoetida, turmeric, red chili powder, and curry leaves. Add cut potatoes after draining all the water. Do not add water along with potatoes. If you feel the potatoes are getting dry, sprinkle some water. Cook covered over medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes.
3) Once potato is half cooked, add cauliflower florets, Onion paste, tomato paste and 3 to 4 cups water. Add Kanda Lasun Masala, salt and cook covered over medium heat. It will take 20 to 25 minutes to cook
Garnish with cilantro. Serve Potato curry with Rice, Roti or Bhakari.