Cauliflower and potatoes

35 min
medium
8 ingredients

Cauliflower and potatoes

Cauliflower and Potatoes: A Traditional Dish with Deep Roots

Cauliflower and potatoes is a very popular recipe in various regions of the world, especially in Latin America and South Asia. It is believed that this dish has its origins in India, where the combination of cauliflower with potatoes was prepared with aromatic spices like cumin and garam masala to enhance the flavors. In various Latin American countries, this mixture goes by different names, such as "Coliflor guisada" in Mexico or "Revoltillo de coliflor y papa" in some parts of Central America.

This dish is valued for its simplicity, flavor, and nutritional contribution. The combination of the soft texture of the potato with the freshness of the cauliflower and the spicy, aromatic touch of the spices makes it a perfect option both to accompany other dishes and to be enjoyed on its own. Throughout different regions, it is adapted to local ingredients, but it always maintains its essence as a comforting and homemade preparation.

How to Prepare Cauliflower and Potatoes

Ingredients: Oil, cumin seeds, fresh ginger, cauliflower, potatoes, garam masala, dry red chili, salt.

Put oil, cumin seeds, and ginger in a large skillet and cook over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes.

Add cauliflower and potatoes.

Add a bit of garam masala and red chilies and mix.

Cook over medium heat for 7 to 10 minutes.

Cover and reduce the heat to low.

The steam should cook the vegetables.

If it seems too dry, add a bit of water.

Coliflor y papas

Ingredients (8)

  • Oil
  • Cumin seeds
  • Fresh ginger
  • Cauliflower
  • Potatoes
  • Garam masala
  • Dry red chili
  • Salt

Instructions (10 steps)

  1. 1 Put oil
  2. 2 cumin seeds
  3. 3 and ginger in a large skillet and cook over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes
  4. 4 Add cauliflower and potatoes
  5. 5 Add a little garam masala and red peppers and mix
  6. 6 Cook over medium heat for 7 to 10 minutes
  7. 7 Cover and reduce heat to low
  8. 8 The steam should cook the vegetables
  9. 9 If it looks too dry
  10. 10 add a little water