RECIPE :Band Gobi Matar....simple veggie made special.

A typical north Indian lunch is in the making.

Today's menu, band Gobi matar Ki sabzi with raita.Band Gobi or Cabbage peas the simplest and low on glamour quotient.It may be a last on list for many.It does not have much taste of its own ,so a lot of condiments are needed to enhance the taste.

At my place we got a veto for this vegetable for a long time.Only when i tried this recipe and the tables turned and now,its a must once a week.You may think whats so special about this recipe,its only onion and tomatoes ,which again is a the most common tempering for Indian dishes.True!

But this common tempering with some spices adds a lot of flavor to it.

Ingredients:

Band Gobi shredded : 1 (500 gm)

Onion :1 cut lengthwise

Tomatoes: 2 medium (cut lengthwise)

Ginger:1 tsp minced

Jeera/Cumin seeds:1/2 tsp 

Salt,red chili to taste

Garam masala:1/4 tsp

Dhania powder/coriander powder:1 tsp

oil: canola or sunflower to cook

Coriander leaves: to garnish

Method:

1. Heat oil in pan.Add ginger ,jeera seeds. 
2. Add onion and fry till light brown. 
3. Add tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes on medium flame.
4. Add salt,coriander powder/ dhania powder and red chili powder and simmer the flame.Cook covered on low flame till the masala leaves oil.
5. Add potatoes (optional) and cook for 5-6 minutes and add shredded cabbage and cook for 5 minutes on high flame.
6. Simmer the flame and cover the lid and cook till done.Keep checking and stirring every few minutes till done.Add garam masala and serve hot .Garnish with coriander leaves.