Directions: Using a mortar and pestle, or a small grinder, mix garlic, ginger and half of the peanut oil to form a thick paste / Add other spices, half of the
water (1/2 C) to this mix, stir
together and set aside / In a sauce pan, heat the other tablespoon of oil to medium
hot, add cumin and mustard seeds and allow them to sizzle momentarily / Add spice paste, turn heat to medium low, and while stirring, allow to cook for 1 to 2 minutes / Add cauliflower and potatoes, sweet or
hot pepper if using / Stir
together so that vegetables are coated with the spices / Add the other 1/2 C
water, place a lid on, and simmer for 10 — 15 minutes, until vegetables are tender / Remove lid and simmer for another 5 minutes / If vegetables are done, remove them from the pan and continue to simmer the sauce until it reduces and thickens slightly — just a minute or two / Add roasted asparagus to the bowl / Spoon sauce
over winter and spring veggies, sprinkle with chives.
You won't regret getting started (except for that time when your head has been stuck under the sink for 2 hours and you can't get the $ * # % pipes to stay
together without leaking and have driven to Home Depot 3 times but can't bear hiring a plumber for something so small and your roommate has a
hot friend
over and when you look
over towards her, nasty drain
water drips in your ear and you bang your head on the bottom of the sink).