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Aloo Gobi

Potatoes and cauliflower cooked dry with turmeric, cumin, ginger and green chili until tender and golden.

  • Serves 6
  • Active 20 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Sides

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 green chili, minced
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
  • 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 1 large cauliflower, cut into small florets
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • 1 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a large lidded skillet over medium heat and let the cumin seeds sizzle.
  2. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, then the ginger, garlic and chili for 1 minute.
  3. Stir in the turmeric, coriander and chili powder for 30 seconds.
  4. Add the potatoes and salt, stir to coat, cover and cook for 8 minutes.
  5. Add the cauliflower and tomato, cover and cook on low, stirring gently now and then, until both vegetables are tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
  6. Uncover and cook 3 to 5 minutes to dry and brown lightly, then finish with garam masala and cilantro.

Notes

Resist adding water; the vegetables steam in their own moisture and stay whole.