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Potatoes (Aloo) And Cauliflower (Gobi) Recipe
By Lloyd Pinto | February 7, 2010
Alu Gobi also known as Aloo Gobi is a very popular Punjabi delicacy which is eaten on a fairly regular basis in North India. It a dish which is made from two very basic vegetables, Potatoes (Alu) and Cauliflowers (Gobi) and is now a part of Indian cuisine which is sampled across the globe.
Ingredients:
1kg tomato cut into small cubes
11/2″ piece ginger
2 garlic pods
25 gms freshly squeezed lemon juice
1tblsp non-fat yogurt
oil as per requirement
500 gms cauliflower florets
1 tsp cumin seed
12 potatoes chopped
50 gms vinegar
250 gms onion very finely sliced
100 gms cilantro 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. Grind ginger and garlic.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 utensil on medium heat, mix in 1 tbs oil. When hot, mix in the cumin seeds.Fry until light brown.
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 you find the veggies sticking to the wok, you can use some dahi (yogurt) to keep it moist.
11. Simmer (boil slowly at low temperature) until vegetables are done.
12. Garnish with cilantro leaves and a slice of tomato
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