Cauliflower and Carrots with Mustard Indian Recipe

Cauliflower And Carrots With Mustard Indian Recipe

Ingredients

• recipe for : Seeds
• recipe for : Gobi Gajar Poriyal
• 1 teaspoon safflower or coconut oil
• 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon black gram or petite yellow lentils, rinsed and drained 1 (2-inch) cinnamon stick
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 cups small cauliflower florets
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon shredded coconut, dry or fresh
• ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
• 1 tablespoon shredded coconut, for garnish

Method

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat
2. When hot, add the mustard seeds and cook until they start to pop, about 30 seconds
3. Add the lentils and cinnamon stick, and cook until the lentils are golden, about 1 minute
4. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes
5. Add the tomato, turmeric, cayenne, and salt
6. Mix well and cook until the tomato is saucy, 7 to 8 minutes
7. Mash the larger tomato pieces
8. Add the cauliflower, carrots, water, coconut flakes, and a good dash of black pepper
9. Mix to coat
10. Cover and cook over medium heat until the cauliflower is tender, 15 to 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through
11. Cook uncovered for a few minutes if the sauce is too thin
12. Garnish with cilantro or coconut and serve hot
13. Discard the cinnamon stick just before serving

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