Aloo Gobi. Aloo Gobi. A-L-O-O G-O-B-I. Say it once. Say it twice. Say it thrice.
The very words sound like you have a mouthful of something delicious in your mouth. In this case, that deliciousness is derived from some “common or garden” ingredients: potatoes, cauliflower and tomatoes. The secret, as in all Indian cuisine, is in the mixture of spices and the length of cooking time. I know, I know, you want to know how it’s done, so courtesy of Meghna at Crimson Kitchen, here’s the recipe:
- 15m
- 15m
- 30m
Ingredients
- 1 large cauliflower cut up into florets
- 3 medium-sized potatoes (red, as they are healthier) peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 large bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste (I have improvised with dried ginger powder but I fear it\'s not the same)
- 1 tablespoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Garam masala powder
- 2 large tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup chopped, fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat.
- Add bay leaf and cumin seeds, sauté for a minute until brown.
- Add onions and allow to brown slightly, during which time add the ginger paste.
- Stir while sautéing so they don't stick to the bottom.
- Add the cauliflower and potato to the pan and stir.
- Add the coriander, turmeric, chili and salt.
- Mix everything together, cover and allow to cook over a gentle heat until the potatoes are almost cooked through. (I got nervous and added a little water to the pan because I didn't want the veggies to catch on the bottom. In retrospect, I don't recommend you do this. When you add the tomatoes later, the pan will deglaze and all will come right.)
- When the vegetables are nearly done, add the tomatoes and garam masala powder and stir.
- Cover once again until everything is tender.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve!
Nutrition
That sounds yummy. I love potatoes and especially sloo Indian style. I love Indian food so much that an Indian girl I worked with said I was sn Indian princess who comited suti in my last life.