Aloo Gobi or Alu Gobi is a traditional north Indian delicacy which is a dry dish made from Potatoes and Cauliflower and Indian spices. Aloo Gobi is a staple dish in Punjab and now is quite popular across the globe as well.
Ingredients:
1kg tomato cut into small cubes
11/2\” piece ginger
2 garlic pods
25 gms lemon juice
1tblsp non-fat yogurt
oil as per need
500 gms cauliflower florets
1 tsp cumin seed
12 potatoes chopped
50 gms vinegar
250 gms onion very finely sliced
100 gms coriander leaves
salt and red chillies to taste
2 green onions
1/2 tsp basil leaves
1/2 tsp turmeric
Method
1. Boil diced potatoes and cauliflower florets in water with salt, cayenne, turmeric and 1 tbs oil.The potatoes will take longer than the cauliflowers to boil. You will need to take off the cauliflower florets first.The vegetables should be cooked but firm.
2. You need to grind the ginger and garlic to a fine paste.If fresh ginger is not available, use 1/2 tsp ginger powder.
3. Chop the coriander and the green onion finely
4. Mix sliced onion with basil, vinegar and olive oil.
5. Marinate 10-15 minutes.
6. In a small kadhai on medium heat, mix in 1 tbs oil. When hot, mix in the cumin seeds.Fry the cumin seeds until it is slightly brown in colour
7. Add the onions to this mixture and stir fry till the onions are golden brown
8. Add the ginger and garlic Saute for a few minutes.
9. Add the potatoes, cauliflower and the diced tomato.
10. If the vegetables stick to the pan, mix in a little yogurt to keep it moist.
11. Simmer (boil slowly at low temperature) until vegetables are done.
12. Sprinkle with cut cilantro, lemon juice and slice tomato before serving.
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