Potatoes and Cauliflower with Peas (Indian recipe)
3 TBL vegetable oil
1/2 small onion, sliced
8-10 small golden potatoes, quartered
1 small head cauliflower, separated into 1 in florets
Spice Mixture
1 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp ground coriander 1/4 tsp ground tumeric 1/8 tsp ground red pepper (cayenne)1/2 tsp fennel seeds, coarsely ground with a mortar and pestle
1 tsp salt
2 tsp water or more as needed
2/3 cup fresh or frozen peas
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Preheat oven to 475. Spray roasting pan with non-stick cooking spray and add onion, potatoes and cauliflower. Drizzle with oil and mix to coat. Add spice seasoning, fennel and salt. Toss to coat spices. Drizzle water over vegetable. Cover pan with foil and place in oven, cook for 30 minutes. Take of foil and stir vegetables, place back in oven uncovered for 25 minutes. Add peas and cook for 3-5 minutes. Remove from oven, drizzle lemon juice and serve.
We like to eat this dish with Indian scented Basmati rice or with Lentil Rice Pilaf (Near East brand – prepackaged).