Alu Gobhi (Potatoes and Cauliflower)

Name: Alu Gobhi (Potatoes and Cauliflower)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 4 medium potatoes; 1 head cauliflower; 1 chopped red onion; 1 tbsp oil; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 1 tsp cumin seed; 2 tsp crushed garlic; 1 tsp crushed ginger; 2 tsp coriander powder; 0.5 tsp red chili powder; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp mango powder; 1 tbsp chopped green coriander

A South Asian dish of potatoes, cauliflower and green coriander, seasoned with mustard seeds and cumin and cooked in a pan.

40 min · Serves 10 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 20 min · Cook 20 min · 40 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Wash and peel (or scrub) the potatoes. Cut into long half inch thick pieces. Microwave for 6 to 8 minutes, covered, for faster cooking.
8 min
2
Heat the oil in a wide skillet on high heat. Add mustard seeds and cover. As soon as the seeds start popping, reduce the heat and add cumin seeds.
3
As they change color, add garlic. Add the half cooked potatoes, cauliflower pieces, and remaining seasonings (except garam masala and mango powder).
4
Cook covered until ready (about 15 minutes). Stir and sprinkle water if needed; lower the heat to prevent burning.
15 min
5
Mix in garam masala, mango powder, and chopped red onion. Serve hot garnished with green coriander.