Nov 13, 2009

ALOO GOBI (POTATO - CAULIFLOWER CURRY)




























Potatoes -- 5-6 (medium)
Cauliflower -- 1 (small)

Oil -- 2-3 large spoons
Cumin seeds -- 2 teaspoons
Ginger -- 1 1/2 teaspoon (grated)
Garlic -- 6-7 cloves (chopped finely)
Onions -- 2 (medium)
Tomatoes -- 2-3 (large) (chopped)


Coriander powder -- 1 teaspoon
Cumin powder -- 3/4 teaspoon
Garam masala powder -- 1/2 teaspoon
Kasuri methi powder -- 1/2 teaspoon
Turmeric powder -- 1/4 teaspoon
Red chili powder -- 1/2 teaspoon
salt to taste

Coriander leaves -- 1 tablespoon


Sperate cauliflower florets and wash it. Boil it in salted water, with a pinch of turmeric powder, for 2-3 minutes. Drain and keep it aside.

Peel and cube potatoes into 1" cubes. Cook them in microwave or in a pan until half done.


Heat oil. add cumin seeds and let it crackle.

Add ginger and garlic and stir till the raw smell of the garlic disappears.

Now add chopped onion and fry until it is slightly brownish.

Add chopped tomatoes. Stir for a minute. Now add all the 6 dry powders to the pan and stir. Cook until tomatoes turn into paste.

Next add salt, potatoes and cauliflower, mix it with the masala, cover and cook it on low flame until the veggies are soft but firm.

Serve garnished with coriander leaves.

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