Vegetable Masala

Ingredients

• 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 carrot, chopped
• 10 French-style green beans, chopped
• 1 quart cold water
• 1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seed
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes – blanched, peeled and chopped
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 sprig cilantro leaves, for garnish

Directions

Place potatoes, carrots and green beans in the cold water. Allow to soak while you prepare the rest of the vegetables; drain.

In a microwave safe dish place the potatoes, carrots, green beans, peas, salt and turmeric. Cook for 8 minutes.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook mustard seeds and cumin; when seeds start to sputter and pop, add the onion and saute until transparent. Stir in the tomatoes, garam masala, ginger, garlic and chili powder; saute 3 minutes. Add the cooked vegetables to the tomato mixture and saute 1 minute. Garnish with cilantro leaves.