Aloo Gobi

Aloo Gobi

Aloo Gobi

Recipe By Sarah Todd

Ingredients

  • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds

  • 1 onion medium, finely chopped

  • 2 cm ginger, finely chopped

  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped

  • 2 tomatoes medium, skin removed and blended

  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder

  • 1/2 tsp dry mango powder amchur

  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder or to taste

  • 1/4 tsp Pattu garam masala powder

  • 1 tsp coriander powder

  • 2 potatoes medium, cubed, parboiled

  • 1 cauliflower medium, cut into small florets, par steamed

  • 1 tbsp toasted fenugreek leaves

  • 2 tbsp chopped coriander

  • salt to taste

to serve

  • roti

  • mango pickle

  • fresh coriander

Method

  • In a frypan heat on medium heat 2 teaspoons of EVOO and add cumin seeds and let them crackle. Add the onions and cook for 5-6 minutes until translucent. Add the ginger-garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.

  • Add tomatoes and spices, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and amchur (mango powder). Cover the pan and allow the masala to cook for 2-3 minutes and then add the potatoes and cauliflower to it and mix.

  • Add chopped coriander leaves and stir and add garam masala and cook on medium-low heat for 5-6 minutes.

  • Add salt and cover the pan and cook more additional 6-7 minutes on low flame or till the potato and cauliflower are tender but not soggy.

  • If you feel the masala is sticking, you may add some water. Add 1 tablespoon at a time and only add enough to cook through and add fenugreek. Adjust spice levels to taste.

  • Serve with roti and pickle