Gobi Mutter

Ingredients:

Cauliflower cut into medium size florets - 300-400 gm

Fresh green peas - 1/2 cup

Minced garlic - 2 -3 cloves

Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp

Red chilly powder - 1 tbs

Turmeric powder - a pinch

Coriander powder - 1 tsp

Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp

Garam masala powder - 1 tsp

Asoafotida(hing) - a pinch

Chopped coriander leaves for garnish

Salt to taste

Cooking oil - 3 tbs

Directions:

1. Wash the cauliflower florets thoroughly in salted water and drain. Keep aside.

2.In a non-stick pan , take 3 tbs of vegetable oil and splutter the mustard .Add minced garlic, saute for 30 seconds. Don't burn it.

3.Then add the florets and green peas, along with the all spices and salt. Cover the pan .

4. This will dry cook the vegetables without adding water into the pan and the steam generated will also keep them from sticking to the bottom of the pan or burning.

5.After 10 minutes, carefully lift up the covering dish check if the veggies are cooked. 10 minutes are enough for the dish to be cooked well, if the vegetables are fresh.

6.Add garam masala and check for salt and remove into a bowl. You may garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves.

7.Serve hot with chapatis or naan.