Cauliflower Potato Masala (Aloo Gobi) - submitted by Dahlia on 11-03-2007
Ingredients
Cauliflower - 1 (separated into florets )
Potato - 2 medium/3 small (cut into cubes)
Onion - 1/2 (finely diced)
Tomato - 1 (diced)
Ginger garlic paste - 1/2 tsp
Green chili - 1 (finely chopped)
Turmeric powder - 1/4tsp
Chilly powder - 1/2 tsp
Coriander(dhania) powder - 1/4 tsp
Garam masala powder - 1/4 tsp Amchoor Powder - 1/2 tsp Kasoori Methi - 1 tsp
Salt - to taste
Cumin seeds - 1/4 tsp
Mustard Seeds - 1/4 tsp
Curry leaves - 5 leaves
Coriander leaves - for garnish
Oil - 2 tsp 
Method
1. Heat oil in a non stick pan, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds and curry leaves. When they splutter, add chopped green chilies and onion and fry them till they turn golden brown.
2.Now add the ginger garlic paste and tomatoes and saute till the raw smell disappears.
3.Next add the cubed potatoes, turmeric, red chili powder,coriander powder, amchoor powder, kasoori methi, garam masala and salt. Cover and cook for about 3 minutes low flame.
4.When the potatoes are half cooked, add the cauliflower since cauliflower cooks very quickly. Cover and cook for another 3-5 minutes. Sprinkle a few drops of water if needed.
5.Garnish with coriander leaves. Variations - Add 1/2 cup of green peas along with the cauliflower and potatoes and you get 'Aloo Gobhi Matar'
Aloo Gobhi Matar with Purple Cauliflower Tips
-Wash and cut cauliflower into small florets and put them in hot salted water to kill the germs.
-Cube the potatoes and soak in cold water to avoid discoloration. - Try aloogobhi with different coloured cauliflowers (purple, orange and green) and with different coloured potatoes (red, purple). Serving Suggestions - This goes very well with chappatti. It can also be served withpooris, rice and some curry or baturas. It can be used as a stuffing for sandwich, masala dosa and for making wraps. Comments | Comment by Fatimah Thaga on 03 November 2008 06:25AM Dear Dahlia, This dish turns out well. I have another variation where I substitute coriander powder, tumeric powder & chilli powder with chicken masala powder. Thanks. Reply :- will definetely try this variation using chicken masala, |
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