INGREDIENTS
3 tbsp
ghee (clarified butter) or vegetable oil
1 tsp
cumin seeds, or 1 Tablespoon ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp
minced fresh green chilies or ¼ teaspoon cayenne
1 tbsp
minced fresh ginger (optional)
1 tsp
ground turmeric
1 tsp
ground coriander
asafetida (dried gum resin) (optional)
1
head cauliflower, cut into small florets
3
medium carrots, thinly sliced
2
green bell peppers, seeded and diced
4
to 6 medium zucchini, halved horizontally and thinly-sliced
6
to 8 plum tomatoes, cut into ½-inch pieces
2 cups
cooked chickpeas
2 1/2
lbs. small red potatoes, cooked and cubed (optional)
1 tbsp
brown sugar
About 2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup
chopped cilantro or fresh parsley