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Indian Style Saute with Cauliflower and Greens

A flavorful vegetarian dish from Deborah Madison that is satisfying and healthy! A favorite in our cooking classes.

Ingredients:
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 4 Tbsp clarified butter or ghee
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 small cauliflower, quartered and thinly sliced including stems
  • kosher salt
  • 2 tsp chopped garlic
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp each ground cumin and coriander
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 bunch spinach, washed and stems removed
  • 1 bunch mustard greens, washed and stems removed
  • 1 small carrot, grated
  • 1/2 cup vegetable stock or water
  • juice of 1 lime
  • several pinches of garam masala

Method:
  • Boil potatoes until tender
  • Heat 2 Tbsp of the butter in a wide sauce pan over medium high heat.
  • Add onion and saute until well browned, about 10 minutes
  • Remove onions and set aside
  • Melt remaining butter in same pan over medium heat. Add cauliflower, season with salt and saute for a few minutes until it begins to brown just a bit
  • Return the onions to the pan and add garlic, spices and potatoes.
  • Lower the heat and cook 5 more minutes until all vegetables are heated through
  • Add greens, carrots and 1/2 cup vegetable stock or water
  • Cover and cook about 4 minutes until greens are wilted
  • Season with salt to taste, lime juice and garam masala

Serves 4-6. Excellent over brown Basmati rice.



Unfussy Facts

Adding alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, and liquor to dishes while cooking does not make them alcoholic. The idea is to let the alcohol cook out of hot dishes, leaving the distinct flavor or the spirit behind.