Tuesday, May 12, 2009

ALOO GOBI

Aloo Gobi


(POTATO & CAULIFLOWER)


Ingredients

Cauliflower -1 large (leaves removed and cut evenly into eighths)
Potatoes -3 large (peeled and cut into even pieces)
Tomatoes - 3 (diced)
Onion - 1 large (peeled and cut into small pieces)
Chopped ginger – 2 tsp
Chopped garlic – 2 tsp
Cumin seeds -1 tsp
Chilly powder – 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - 2 tsp
Garam masala - 2 tsp
Vegetable oil
Salt to taste
Coriander leaves

Directions

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large saucepan.
2. Add the chopped onion and cumin seeds to the oil.
3. Stir together and cook until onions become creamy, golden, and translucent.
4. Add chopped coriander stalks, turmeric powder and salt.
5. Add chilly powder (according to taste).Stir tomatoes into onion mixture.
6. Add ginger and garlic; mix thoroughly.
7. Add potatoes to the sauce plus a few tablespoons of water (ensuring that the mixture doesn't stick to the saucepan).
8. Cover and allow to simmer for 10- 12 minutes (or until potatoes are half done).
9. Add the cauliflower and stir well. Ensure that the potatoes and cauliflower are coated with the curry sauce.
10. Cook it for another 10 minutes till the cauliflower and potatoes are cooked well. Add garam masala and stir.
11. Sprinkle chopped coriander leaves on top of the curry.
12. Turn off the heat, cover, and leave for as long as possible before serving.

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