Indian Spiced Cauliflower, Potatoes And Peas (Gobhi Matar Raseda - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 head cauliflower
    1 large potato
    3 tablespoons vegetable oil
    2 teaspoons cumin seeds
    1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
    2 tablespoons ground coriander
    1 teaspoon turmeric
    1/2 - 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    1 cup canned diced tomato, with juices
    2 teaspoons salt
    2 cups boiling water
    1 1/2 cups frozen peas
    3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
Preparation
    Cut cauliflower into florets, approximately 1 1/2\". Peel potato and cut into about 3/4\" dice. Measure out the cumin powder, coriander, turmeric and cayenne into a small bowl and have it ready next to the stove.
    Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. When the oil shimmers, add the cumin seeds and stir-fry for 20-30 seconds, until they brown.
    Add bowl of spices and stir-fry for a few seconds to mix them in with the oil, then add in the cauliflower and potatoes. Stir the vegetables around for 5-8 minutes, until they are thoroughly coated with the seasonings and starting to sear a bit.
    Add the tomatoes and stiry-fry another 3 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken.
    Add salt and boiling water, stir a few times and then cover the skillet.
    Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender - about 15-25min.
    When tender, uncover and add the frozen peas. Stir in and simmer an additional 3 minutes.
    Turn off heat and serve sprinkled with chopped fresh cilantro.

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