Alu Gobhi Potatoes And Cauliflower Recipes

ALOO GOBI - POTATO AND CAULIFLOWER CURRY.

Steps:

• Boil the potatoes in their skins and allow to cool.
• Peel the potatoes and cut them into 2 inch squares.
• Blanch the cauliflower in boiling water for 2 minutes-do not over boil the cauliflower as it should still be firm after cooking.
• Cut into small florets.
• Heat the oil over medium heat in a wide frypan.
• Add the mustard seeds and as soon as they begin popping, add the cumin and fenugreek seeds and then the red chillies.
• Add the onion and the green chilli, stir and fry until the onions are golden brown-8-10 minutes.
• Add the cauliflower, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan and cook for 6-8 minutes.
• Add the potatoes, dried spices and salt.
• Stir gently until all the ingredients are mixed thoroughly.
• Cover the pan and cook til the potatoes are heated through-6-8 minutes.
• Stir in the coriander leaves and remove from the heat.

GOBI ALOO (INDIAN STYLE CAULIFLOWER WITH POTATOES)

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir in the cumin seeds, garlic, and ginger paste. Cook about 1 minute until garlic is lightly browned. Add the potatoes. Season with turmeric, paprika, cumin, garam masala, and salt. Cover and continue cooking 5 to 7 minutes stirring occasionally.
• Mix the cauliflower and cilantro into the saucepan. Reduce heat to low and cover. Stirring occasionally, continue cooking 10 minutes, or until potatoes and cauliflower are tender.

ALOO GOBI

Steps:

• Mix the Ginger-Garlic Paste, coriander, turmeric, and 1/2 cup water in a small bowl. This is a simple wet masala (spice mix). Set aside.
• In a large pot, warm the oil over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking. Add the serrano pepper, wait 30 seconds, and then add the cumin seeds and wait until they're done spluttering.
• Add the wet masala (careful, it will also splutter). Cook until the paste thickens, deepens in color slightly, and oil oozes out of the perimeter of the masala, about 2 minutes.
• Add the cauliflower and potatoes, stirring to coat the vegetables with the masala. Season with salt and add 1/2 cup water. Cover and cook over medium heat 10 to 15 minutes. Then, remove the lid, stir, and cook until the cauliflower and potatoes are cooked through, about 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve.
• Throw the garlic, ginger, and canola oil in a mini-food processor and let it go until it forms a semi-smooth paste. There will still be tiny little pieces in there, but overall, it should resemble a paste.
• Save what you don't use in a small glass jar. It should last in the fridge for 2 to 3 weeks. It's a delicious addition to marinades, pasta sauces, stir fry sauces, slow-cooker recipes, gravy etc. We always had a jar of this stuff in our fridge growing up.

INDIAN POTATOES AND CAULIFLOWER (ALOO GOBI)

Steps:

• Add 1/8 inch of oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. Shallow-fry potatoes and cauliflower separately until light brown, 5 to 7 minutes each. Transfer to a bowl.
• Add 1 tablespoon oil to the same skillet and reduce heat to medium. Add roasted cumin to the hot oil; saute for 1 minute. Add garlic and green chile pepper; saute for 1 minute. Add onion and ginger garlic paste; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
• Add tomato and season with salt. Cook until tomato is soft, about 5 minutes. Add chile powder, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, and coriander. Taste and if mixture is a little sour, add sugar. Cook for about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low, add water, and cook until garam masala is cooked well.
• Add reserved potatoes and cauliflower. Mix well and taste, adding lemon juice if needed. Add fenugreek and cook, covered, for about 1 minute.

ALOO GOBI (PUNJABI-STYLE CAULIFLOWER AND POTATOES WITH GINGER)

Steps:

• Put the oil in a large frying pan and set over medium heat. When it is hot, put in the potatoes and fry them until they are golden and almost tender, about 10 minutes. Lift the potatoes out with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels. Turn the heat to medium-high, put in the cauliflower florets, and fry for 3 to 4 minutes, until they are golden brown. Lift the cauliflower out with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Turn the heat off. Remove all the oil from the frying pan except for 2 tablespoons (the extra oil can be drained and reused). Turn the heat to medium-high and put in the ginger. Stir for 10 seconds. Now return the potatoes and cauliflower to the pan. Turn the heat down to medium. Put in the turmeric, salt, cayenne, cumin, and coriander. Stir gently to coat the vegetables with the spices. Add 3 tablespoons of water. Stir once and cover the pan. Turn the heat down to low and cook very gently for 4 minutes. Add the cilantro and toss gently. Serve hot.

ALOO GOBI - POTATOES & CAULIFLOWER

Steps:

• Heat 2 teaspoon of oil in a pan on medium heat. Add cauliflower florets and fry for 2-3 minutes and then add the sliced potatoes.
• Fry on medium-low flame for 7-8 minutes till potatoes and cauliflower have some brown spots on them.
• Drain on a tissue paper and set aside.
• In the same pan heat 1.5 teaspoon of oil on medium heat and add cumin seeds and let them crackle.
• Add the onions and cook for 2 minutes till translucent.
• Add the ginger-garlic paste and cook for another 2 minutes or till the raw smell goes away.
• Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes till they are little soft.
• Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and amchur (mango powder).
• Cover the pan and let the masala cook for 2-3 minutes and then add the potatoes and cauliflower to it and mix.
• Add chopped coriander leaves and give a good mix.
• Add garam masala and cook the potato and cauliflower on medium-low heat for 5-6 minutes.
• Add salt and cover the pan and cook more additional 6-7 minutes on low flame or till the potato and cauliflower are tender but not soggy. If you feel the masala is sticking, you may add some water. Add 1 tablespoon at a time and only add enough to cook the veggies. I did not add any water in mine.
• Garnish with some more coriander leaves and serve hot with any Indian bread.

ALU GOBHI (POTATOES AND CAULIFLOWER)

Steps:

• Wash and peel (or scrub) the potatoes.
• Cut into long half inch thick pieces.
• Microwave for 6 to 8 minutes, covered, for faster cooking.
• 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.
• As they change color, add garlic.
• Add the half cooked potatoes, cauliflower pieces, and remaining seasonings (except garam masala and mango powder).
• Cook covered until ready (about 15 minutes).
• Stir and sprinkle water if needed; lower the heat to prevent burning.
• Mix in garam masala, mango powder, and chopped red onion.
• Serve hot garnished with green coriander.