Indian Spiced Cauliflower And Potatoes

This indian spiced cauliflower and potatoes dish features tender cauliflower and potatoes cooked with aromatic spices. It's a flavorful and satisfying vegetarian option that pairs well with rice or naan.
This recipe is indian style, dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 25 min cook.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 25 min · Total: 40 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include cumin seeds, red chili powder, water, fresh cilantro.
- Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped for garnish)
- 2 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 head cauliflower (cut into florets)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tbsp ginger (grated)
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the cumin seeds and sauté until they begin to sizzle.
- Stir in the chopped onion and cook until it becomes translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Mix in the turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and salt, stirring well to combine.
- Add the diced potatoes and cauliflower florets to the pan, stirring to coat them with the spice mixture.
- Pour in the water, cover the pan, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
- Remove the lid and cook for an additional 5 minutes to allow any excess water to evaporate.
- Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 180
- Protein: 4 g
- Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.
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