Saturday, 3 November 2012

How to make Aloo Gobi - Curried Cauliflower and Potatoes



Gobi and aloo is one kind of vegetable which is mostly used in Indian recipies. It is one of the popular dish in Indian restaurants. Gobi is one such easily available, immensely nutritious vegetable.

Ingredients :
  • Oil or ghee- 2 tbsp 
  • Cumin seeds -1 tsp 
  • Mustard seeds -   1/2 tsp 
  • Green chillies -1
  • Onion 1 , finely chopped
  • Tomato 2 , Finely chopped
  • Ginger garlic paste - 1-2 tsp
  • Potatoes - 2 boiled 250gms cut lengthwise
  • Cauliflower - 1 large (450gms)
  • Turmeric 1/8 tsp
  • Dhaniya powder 2 tsp
  • Garam masala 1/2 tsp
  • Salt As needed
  • Coriander leaves, chopped - 2 tblsp

How to make aloo gobhi (Curried Cauliflower and Potatoes) :

Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, and mustard seeds
Add chillies ,chopped onions and fry till transparent.
Add Ginger garlic paste and fry for 2 minutes in medium flame.
Add the chopped tomatoes and fry till it becomes  soft and mushy.
Add all the masala powders and fry in medium flame for 3 minutes.
Add the coriander powders  , turmeric powders  and salt to taste
Add potatoes, cauliflower gently cook over low heat,
Stir occasionally to avoid burning
Garnish with coriander, serve hot.