Gobi Aloo (Cauliflower with Potatoes)
Aloo Gobi is probably the most common vegetable curry in India. The two humble ingredients - cauliflower and potatoes cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices make the testiest vegetarian dish you can think of.
Ingredients:
Serves 4-6
- 1 small cauliflower,
- 2 potatoes
- 2 onions sliced
- 1 tsp whole cumin
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 4 dried red chilies
- 3 tbsp garlic-ginger paste
- 1 tsp chili powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste (optional)
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 2 fresh green chilies (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro to garnish
- ¼ cup vegetable oil / olive oil
- 1 cup of water
How to make Cauliflower with Potatoes (Gobi Aloo):
- Heat the oil in a large, heavy pot.
- Add cumin seeds. Fry it for about 30 seconds.
- Add chopped onion and cook until they're soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic-ginger paste and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the cauliflower. Then add turmeric and coriander powder. Season with salt and pepper (optional) and sauté for 5 more minutes.
- Add chopped tomato and cook for additional 20 minutes. When the cauliflower starts sticking to the pan you can add few tablespoons of water. Serve hot.
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