Aloo Gobi (Dry Cauliflower with Potatoes)
This dry cauliflower and potatoes dish is a dry version of popular curry of the same name. It is easy to make and it tastes great with roti or paratha.
Ingredients:
Serves 2 - 4
- 1½ cauliflower florets,
- 2 medium potatoes
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ¼ tsp asafoetida
- ¼ tsp garam masala
- 2 tbsp garlic-ginger paste
- 1 tsp chili powder
- salt to taste
- ¼ tsp turmeric
- 2 fresh green chilies (optional)
- 3-4 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro to garnish
- few tbsp of water if needed
How to make Dry Cauliflower with Potatoes (Aloo Gobi):
- Heat the oil in a large, heavy pot.
- Add cumin seeds and. Fry it for about 30 seconds.
- Add asafoetida, garlic-ginger paste, green chilies (optional) and saute until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Add chopped potatoes, cover and cook on medium heat for few minutes.
- Add the cauliflower. Then add turmeric and coriander powder. Season with salt and pepper (optional) and sauté for 3 more minutes.
- Add turmeric powder, chili powder and garam masala. Mix it well. You can add some water when vegetables start sticking to the pan. Then cover it with a lid and cook for 6 minutes stiring ocasionally til vegetables are soft. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with any Indian bread of your choice.
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