Aloo Gobi (Potato & Cauliflower)

This simple vegetarian recipe is a quick, healthy fix, and is one of the most commonly known Indian recipes in the west. Tastes best with fresh Rotis or Parathas.

You will need:

* 3/4 head of a cauliflower – separate and wash the florets
* 3-4 medium sized potatoes, peeled and finely chopped
* 1 clove of Garlic – chopped
* 2 green chilies – sliced half
* 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
* 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds
* 1 medium sized red onion – finely chopped
* 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
* Vegetable oil
* 1 teaspoon chili powder
* 2 teaspoon Cumin & Coriander powder (Dhania – Zeera powder)
* 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
* Salt to taste
* 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
* 1/2 teaspoon Chat masala powder

Method:

• In a medium sized pot, fill fresh water till it is half full and put to a boil. Once the water comes to a boil, cook the separated and washed Cauliflower florets in it for exactly 8 minutes
• After 8 minutes, drain the cauliflower in fresh cold water in a strainer
• While the Cauliflower boils, in a frying pan, put about 1/2 cup of vegetable oil to heat. Once well heated, fry the potatoes till they are crispy and light golden in color.
• Place the fried potatoes on a kitchen towel, to absorb any extra oil
• In a large pan / pot, heat 2-3 tablespoons of oil
• Once heated, add the cumin seeds and mustard seeds
• As soon as they begin to crackle, throw in the chopped garlic and slit green chilies
• After a few seconds, add in the chopped onion
• Allow the onion to fry on medium heat till they brown a little
• Now add in the ginger garlic paste and all the dry spices
• Mix well and allow the spices to temper for about 30 seconds
• Finally, add in the fried potatoes and the boiled cauliflower
• Mix well and allow the veggies to fry in the pot for another minute or so
• Turn off heat, and garnish with a handful of fresh chopped Coriander leaves