Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Fulkopir Tarkari

- Cauliflower- medium sized, cut
- Peas- half cup
- Potatoes- 2 cut into medium size pieces
- Ripe Tomato- 2, chopped
- Masala (Cardamom pods- 2, Clove- 2 and Cinnamon sticks 2. All should be grinded together)
- Bay Leaves- 2
- Chilli Powder- 1 teaspoon
- Salt to taste
- Turmeric Powder- 1 teaspoon
- Ginger Paste- 1 teaspoon
- Cumin paste- 1 teaspoon
- Sugar- 1 teaspoon
- Cooking oil- 5 tablespoon

Steps:

Heat oil in a round bottomed frying pan. Lower the heat slightly and fry the potato and Cauliflower pieces Remove the Cauliflower and potatoes from the oil once they are brown in colour and tender.
Add the Bay leaves. Now add the cumin paste, ginger paste, tomatoes , chilli powder, sugar and salt. Stir fry it for about 5 minutes. Add the masala.Finally add the fried cauliflower, potato pieces and the peas and thoroughly stir it again. Add half cup of water and cover the lid of the pan. Allow it to cook until the potatoes and the cauliflower pieces are well cooked.
Serve with hot rice.