Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Aloo-Gobi (Cauliflower with Potatoes)


Aloo Gobi is a delicious dish made with Cauliflower (Gobi), Potatoes (Aloo) and a blend of Indian spices.  This can be served with Indian breads like Parathas, Naan, Puris or as a side dish to Rice. Tip - If you don't like your food spicy, you can cut down the quantity of spices.  Enjoy!

Ingredients

Cauliflower florets - 2 cups
Potato - 1 
Onion - 1
Tomato - 1
Green chillies - 3-4
Garlic paste - 1 tsp
Ginger paste - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Garam masala - 1 tsp
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Curry leaves
Cilantro leaves
Method

Boil the potato and cut into cubes and set it aside.

Heat 3 tbsp of oil in a pan.  Add 1/2 tsp of mustard seeds, 1/2 tsp of Urad dhal and cumin seeds.  When the mustard and cumin seeds splutter, add the chopped onions, green chillies and curry leaves.  When the onion becomes translucent, add the ginger and garlic paste and fry for 2-3 minutes.  

Add the chopped tomatoes and let the onion and tomato mixture blend well.  Add salt and spices and fry for 2-3 minutes.  Add the cauliflower and cover the pan with a lid. When the cauliflower is cooked, add the potatoes.  Keep stirring until the potatoes be covered with the spices.  Let the Cauliflower and Potatoes are mixed well with the spices.  Garnish the dish with Cilantro.


You can serve the dish with Chapathis or any rice dish. Enjoy!


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