BESAR KOBI NADA (Cauliflower stems with mustard paste)

Ingredients :
Stems of cauliflower cut into small pieces ( 1 big cauliflower)
Eggplant cut into small pieces 1 small
Potato cut into small pieces 1 medium
Oil 1 tbsp
Salt as per taste
Turmeric powder ½ tsp
Mustard seeds 2 tbsp
Green chillies 2
Tomato chopped 1 medium
Panchphutan 1tsp (mixture of 5 spices - jeera, meethi, sarson ,saunf & kala jeera)

Method :
Pressure cook or boil the cauliflower stems, potato and eggplant pieces till done. If using the pressure cooker cook it till 1 whistle. Blend the mustard seeds and green chillies to a fine paste. In a pan heat oil. When hot add panchphutan and let it sizzle. To this add chopped tomatoes. Saute for 1 min then add the boiled veggies. Add salt and turmeric to this. Mix well and cook for 2-3 mins till the moisture evaporates. Then add the blended mustard and green chilli paste and mix well. Let it cook for 2-3 mins or till done. Serve it hot along with rice and moong dal.

Contributed by : Mrs Meena Panda, Kolkata , West Bengal, India