Alu kauli ko tarkari is a traditional vegetable dish originating from Nepal. The dish is usually made with a combination of cauliflower, potatoes, peas, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, olive oil, cumin, bay leaves, asafoetida, hot peppers, and turmeric.
The ingredients are fried in oil in the following order: cumin seeds, bay leaves, asafoetida, hot peppers, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, potatoes, cauliflower florets, and peas. Paprika is added to taste, along with a bit of salt, and a bit of water is poured over the vegetables.