aloo gobi

Cauliflower and potatoes in a spiced turmeric sauce.

Cooking Time: 2h
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aloo gobi

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste (see below) or 1 tbsp garlic paste + 1 tbsp ginger paste
  • 1 tbsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1½ tsp turmeric
  • 2+ cups water
  • 2 tbsp peanut oil
  • 1 large serrano pepper, split down the middle leaving halves attached
  • 1 small head cauliflower, cut into small florets
  • 2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into ½” cubes (yukon gold or russet)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • cilantro leaves, to garnish
  • rice, to serve

Instructions

  1. Combine Ginger-Garlic Paste/coriander/turmeric/ ½ c water in a small bowl and mix well. 
  2. Warm the oil in a large pot over med-high. Add serrano and cook for 30 seconds. Add cumin seeds and cook another 30 seconds. Add the Ginger-Garlic mixture/½ c water. Cook until slightly thickened and darker in color (~2 minutes).
  3. Add potatoes. Stir to coat. Add salt and ½ c water. Cover. Cook over med for 20 min, stirring occasionally and adding more water if necessary.
  4. Add cauliflower and ½ c water. Recover and continue simmering (20-40 min) until vegetables are tender and sauce is thick, stirring occasionally and adding more water if necessary.
  5. Serve over rice, garnished with cilantro.
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