Aloo Gobi - Curried Cauliflower and Potatoes

Name: Aloo Gobi - Curried Cauliflower and Potatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower; 1 lb cauliflower; 4 potatoes; 1 tbsp canola oil; 0.333 tsp mustard seeds; 1 tbsp cumin seed; 1 green chili; 1 large onion; 1 tbsp garlic; 1 tbsp ginger; 0.5 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp cumin powder; 2 tsp coriander powder; 0.25 tsp red chili powder; cayenne pepper; salt; 1 tsp garam masala

Pan-cooked cauliflower and potatoes, warmed with mustard seeds and cumin, a South Asian dish. It's finished with garam masala.

30 min · Serves 6 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min · 30 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
If using fresh cauliflower, separate florets from the head, wash and drain. If using frozen, defrost in microwave for 3-5 minutes.
5 min
2
Wash, peel and cut potatoes into 1" cubes. Heat canola oil in a large pan over medium heat.
3
Add mustard and cumin seeds and fry until seeds begin to pop and cumin becomes fragrant. Next add your chilis, garlic and ginger, and fry for a minute until they become fragrant as well.
4
Add potatoes, stir to coat with oil and then sprinkle over turmeric, cumin powder, coriander, and chili powder or caynenne if using.
5
Stir to coat, cover pan and cook for 10 minutes or until potatoes are halfway done. Add cauliflower, sprinkle with a little more turmeric, and stir to coat with oil and spices.
10 min
6
Add 1-3 tbsp of water, cover and cook another 10 minutes or until potatoes are soft. When finished check for salt and add if needed.
10 min
7
Sprinkle with garam masala to taste, and serve.