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
Hey Sabz! (refrained from calling you Sabzi like i usually do.. can only lead to confusion on an Indian food blog..) i tried this out and it was wonderful! I used aamchur instead of chaat powder though. thanks for sharing!
Hey Sheetal! It’s great that you tried it out! Aamchur instead of chaat masala is a truly kickass substitute. Come to think of it, I haven’t played around with aamchur (dried mango-seed powder – for my non-Indian readers) much. Must try. Thanks for sharing your comments!! 🙂 Now try more of my recipes and you’ll be a true kitchen queen 😉
I love aloo gobhi esp with pori or parathas .I have never made your version of the dish but it sounds and luks delicious .. will try it.
Poori’s sound yum Sadia! Thanks for checking out OneLifeToEat! Do visit again… there’s lotsa awesome stuff I’ve planned for the next few weeks!