Making Aloo Gobi – Indian Potatoes and Cauliflower Dish

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Aloo Gobi is a real Indian treat with different versions of spices in different parts of India. Feel free to add or remove any spices according to your personal taste. It can be served as a side dish, or as the main one with some white rice next to it.

Ingredients

  • 1 cauliflower cut into small flowers
  • 2 Potatoes
  • 1 chopped onion
  • 2 medium-size tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 teaspoon grounded turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 cup freshly chopped cilantro
  • 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Peel the potatoes and chop them into 2 cm cubes. Chop the tomatoes into 2 cm cubes.
  2. Add the oil into a large pan and add in the cauliflower. Fry for 3 minutes and then add in the potatoes. Fry for about 10 minutes until both the cauliflower and the potatoes are evenly brown. Remove from the pan.
  3. To the same pan add the cumin seeds, ginger, turmeric, chili flakes, and garam masala and let it fry for 3 minutes. Then add in the tomatoes, cover the pan and cook for 5 minutes.
  4. Add in the cauliflower and potatoes and season with the chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix well and cook for 7 minutes.
  5. Move your aloo gobi into serving bowls and sprinkle with the fresh cilantro. Enjoy.